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G20 financial stability watchdog urges broader adoption of climate transition plans
There needs to be a broader and more standardised adoption of climate transition plans by firms, the G20’s…
Confirmed: 2024 was the hottest year on record, says UN weather agency
UN weather experts from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) confirmed on Friday that 2024 was the hottest year on…
UN chief offers condolences amid devastating wildfires in California
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed sorrow over the fast-moving wildfires that have devastated the Los Angeles area,…
California’s first carbon capture and storage project approved by the EPA
California received permission to move forward with a project that would inject carbon dioxide into the state’s deep…
Exodus by Wall Street banks from climate group worries advocates
U.S. lenders have been rushing in recent weeks to leave one of the world’s top banking sector climate…
White House shuts 625 million acres of federal water to fossil fuel leasing
The White House permanently closed 625 million acres of federal waters to oil and gas leasing Jan. 6,…
Lassa Fever: NCDC, experts advocate hygiene, early treatment
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says the country is experiencing a surge in Lassa fever
cases,…
NCF to award grants to two PhD students on environmental science
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation will award grants to two Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) students on environmental science at…
HYPREP, institute synergise on Ogoni remediation project
The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP), says it is collaborating with the Drosophila Institute, University of Ibadan, on…
UN World Court concludes landmark hearings on States’ responsibility for climate change
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) held historic hearings from 2 to 13 December addressing States’ obligations under…