Climate Change

US and China Trigger Dramatic Drop in Global Renewable Power Outlook | Energy News
Reduced support leads to a revised projection of renewable energy capacity reaching no more than 4,600GW by 2030, a decrease of 900GW compared to the...

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19 hours ago19 hours ago

Reduced support leads to a revised projection of renewable energy capacity reaching no more than 4,600GW by 2030, a decrease of 900GW compared to the 2024 forecast. The International Energy Agency (IEA) has adjusted its renewable energy growth forecast downward through 2030, primarily due to less optimistic developments in the United States and China. According...

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When Drought Turns Deadly: The Murder of a Rainmaker in South Sudan | Climate Crisis News
Torit, South Sudan – Solomon Oture found himself fleeing for his life. As a traditional rainmaker, his role was to invoke rainfall-the essential element sustaining...

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International News
5 days ago5 days ago

Torit, South Sudan – Solomon Oture found himself fleeing for his life. As a traditional rainmaker, his role was to invoke rainfall-the essential element sustaining his small agricultural community-through sacred ceremonies and prayers. However, after enduring several years of relentless drought, Oture’s bond with his home village of Lohobohobo-a secluded settlement nestled on the western...

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Oyetola Warns: Pollution, Climate Change, and Neglect Threaten the Future of Our Oceans
Adegboyega Oyetola, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, has highlighted the escalating dangers facing our oceans, including pollution, excessive fishing, climate change, and general...

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Politics Today
1 week ago1 week ago

Adegboyega Oyetola, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, has highlighted the escalating dangers facing our oceans, including pollution, excessive fishing, climate change, and general neglect, all of which threaten their long-term viability. During the 2025 World Maritime Day event themed “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity,” held in Lagos and organized by the Ministry...

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World Bank Applauds FCT’s Groundbreaking Climate Initiative
Following a comprehensive three-year evaluation, the World Bank has recognized the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as a standout performer in the effective execution of the...

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Politics Today
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

Following a comprehensive three-year evaluation, the World Bank has recognized the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as a standout performer in the effective execution of the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) initiative, setting it as a model for others to emulate. This commendation was delivered during an on-site inspection by a senior World Bank team,...

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Kogi on High Alert as Rising Water Levels of Rivers Niger and Benue Threaten the Region
Communities situated in flood-vulnerable zones of Kogi State are gripped by anxiety as water levels in both the River Niger and River Benue continue to...

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Politics Today
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

Communities situated in flood-vulnerable zones of Kogi State are gripped by anxiety as water levels in both the River Niger and River Benue continue to surge. According to forecasts from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET), Kogi State is among the regions at high risk of imminent flooding. Notably, the state is home to the confluence...

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Pakistan Floods Trigger Cholera Alarms and Escalate Health Threats | Climate Crisis News
Health authorities raise alarms over escalating cholera risks in Pakistan amid devastating floods and overwhelmed medical services. As Pakistan grapples with widespread flooding, experts in...

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International News
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

Health authorities raise alarms over escalating cholera risks in Pakistan amid devastating floods and overwhelmed medical services. As Pakistan grapples with widespread flooding, experts in public health caution that without swift intervention, the country faces a looming cholera epidemic. Since late June, unusually intense monsoon rains have triggered floods and landslides, impacting over 6 million...

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UNGA 80: Shettima Unveils Nigeria’s $200 Billion Energy Transition Opportunity
Vice President Kashim Shettima has presented Nigeria’s $200 billion opportunity in the energy transition sector to global investors, underscoring the critical role of strategic partnerships...

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Politics Today
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

Vice President Kashim Shettima has presented Nigeria’s $200 billion opportunity in the energy transition sector to global investors, underscoring the critical role of strategic partnerships to fully leverage the country’s diverse and expansive investment landscape. Shettima emphasized that Nigeria’s sovereign credit ratings from agencies such as Fitch and Moody’s position the nation as the ideal...

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Fossil Fuel Expansion Threatens to Derail Global Climate Goals: NPR
Near Dhanbad in Jharkhand, India, large piles of coal are loaded onto freight trains in August. India ranks as the third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases...

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International News
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

Near Dhanbad in Jharkhand, India, large piles of coal are loaded onto freight trains in August. India ranks as the third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases globally and depends heavily on coal for its electricity supply. VISHAL KUMAR SINGH/AFP hide caption toggle caption VISHAL KUMAR SINGH/AFP Global production of coal, oil, and natural gas continues to...

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Nigeria and Sahel Nations Urgently Need $6 Billion to Close Critical Irrigation Funding Gap – FAO
On Wednesday, the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) emphasized the critical necessity of addressing a $6 billion funding deficit to scale up irrigation...

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Politics Today
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

On Wednesday, the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) emphasized the critical necessity of addressing a $6 billion funding deficit to scale up irrigation initiatives throughout West Africa and the Sahel region. Bintia Stephen-Tchicaya, FAO’s Subregional Coordinator for West Africa and acting representative for Senegal, highlighted this urgent call for collaborative funding and solidarity...

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While the World Talks AI and Climate Change, Nigeria Remains Stuck on Tribe and Religion – Emir Sanusi’s Stark Warning
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has sharply criticized both Nigerian leaders and citizens for their persistent preoccupation with ethnic and religious divisions, while...

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Politics Today
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has sharply criticized both Nigerian leaders and citizens for their persistent preoccupation with ethnic and religious divisions, while the global community has shifted its attention toward pressing issues like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and climate change. Speaking at the second Kano International Poetry Festival (KAPFEST) on Saturday, Sanusi expressed...

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