Author: sharma
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Lagos Government Reaffirms Commitment to Environmental Sustainability and Collective Action
SEO Riders: – LASG pledges sustainable development through clean energy, circular economy, and plastic reduction policies. – Governor Sanwo‑Olu urges public‑private‑civil society partnerships to drive climate-resilient urban growth. – Ministry intensifies enforcement against pollution and warns residents to respect wetlands, drains, and community infrastructure. Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability through…
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2025 Wildlife Ranger Challenge Highlights Africa’s Conservation Frontline Leaders
SEO Riders: – Over 170 teams from 24 countries to run 21 km in full gear, raising funds and awareness. – Event aligned with African Ranger Congress to advance professional standards and ranger welfare. Organizers Tusk and the Game Rangers Association of Africa (GRAA) launched the 2025 Wildlife Ranger Challenge on 22 July, marking the sixth…
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Lagos Seals Lekki Nightclub Over Noise Pollution
SEO Riders: – Enforcement led by LASEPA and environmental sanitation corps under Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab. – Lighthouse Club sealed for breaching noise pollution regulations after multiple warnings. – Closure to remain until soundproofing installed and compliance verified with official noise limits. Lagos State’s Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, under the leadership of Commissioner Tokunbo…
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Regional Hub Deploys Data Science to Deliver Precision Fertiliser Recommendations in West Africa
SEO Riders: – IITA-led Regional Hub launches site‑specific fertiliser models using AgWise to boost crop nutrition. – Target countries include Ghana, Nigeria, Togo, Sierra Leone and Liberia—with trials on rice, maize and cassava. – Tool tailors fertiliser blends by soil profile and farmer budget, aligning with climate‑smart agriculture goals. Across West Africa and the Sahel,…
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Afro‑Descendant Lands in South America Show Up to 55% Lower Deforestation Rates, New Study Reveals
SEO Riders: – Study finds Afro‑descendant-managed territories in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Suriname have significantly reduced forest loss. – These lands hold 3× more threatened species and store more carbon per hectare, despite covering only ~1% of national territories. – Conservationists call for secure land tenure and greater participation of Afro‑descendant communities in climate forums.…
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Over 200 Million Americans to Feel Scorching July Heat After Weeks of Flash Flooding
SEO Riders: – Heat dome intensifies extreme July heat across central and eastern US after widespread flash floods. – Nearly 90 million under heat advisories; heat index expected to reach 105–115 °F in many cities. – Flash flooding events up by 70% this year, raising concern over the growing combination of extreme heat and deluges. A…
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Clean Energy: A Defining Opportunity in the Climate Crisis, States UN Secretary‑General Guterres
SEO Riders: – Guterres declares the fossil fuel era “running out of road” as renewables dominate new energy capacity. – Over US $2 trillion invested in clean energy last year—$800 billion more than fossil fuels—signalling irreversible momentum. – Tech giants urged to power data centres with 100% renewables by 2030 as global plans accelerate toward COP30. In a…
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Dangote Refinery Relies on Massive U.S. Crude Imports as Africa Loses Billions to Substandard Fuel
SEO Riders: – Dangote refinery importing millions of barrels of U.S. WTI crude monthly, relying on foreign feedstock due to domestic shortages. – Nigeria potentially losing billions annually to imported substandard fuel amid supply gaps and rising imports. – Transition plan underway: refinery aims to shift to 100% domestic crude by end of 2025. Dangote…
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Greenpeace Africa Welcomes Unified AMCEN Position, Warns Against False Climate Solutions
SEO Riders: – Greenpeace Africa praises AMCEN 20’s Tripoli Declaration on plastics, finance, and ecosystem protection. – Raises concern over absence of polluter-pays mechanisms and commitments to Indigenous Peoples. – Urges rejection of carbon credits and “false solutions” like waste‑to‑energy that distract from real emissions cuts. Greenpeace Africa has applauded the unified stance taken by…
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African Communities Celebrate One Year of REPower Afrika Campaign with Renewed Calls for Energy Justice
SEO Riders: – Communities across Uganda, Tanzania, and DRC mark first anniversary of REPower Afrika, demanding clean, community-owned energy. – Campaign spotlights EACOP-affected areas, pushing for decentralized solar mini-grids to replace fossil fuel dependency. – Activists call on African governments and global financiers to invest in renewables, uphold justice, and enable a people-led energy transition.…