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Study reveals mining in the Amazon threatens 20% of indigenous lands

A new report reveals that mining operations in the Amazon basin now cover more than 20% of Indigenous lands, threatening hundreds of Indigenous communities...

Michael Simire - October 7, 2020

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Delta, NEWMAP sign N3.2bn gully erosion control project pact

The Delta State Government and Nigerian Erosion Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP) have signed a N3.2 billion contract for the execution of the Obomkpa and...

Michael Simire - September 4, 2020

Land Degradation

Zamfara moves against illegal miners

Zamfara State Government has warned illegal miners operating in the state despite Federal Government’s ban on mining activities to desist or face prosecution. Dr Nuruddwen...

Michael Simire - August 30, 2020

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Niger inaugurates panel on illegal issuance of licence to wood merchants

Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger State has inaugurated a seven-man panel to investigate allegations of bribery and issuance of illegal licences to wood and...

Michael Simire - August 24, 2020

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Legislators urge Anambra governor to assist erosion-ravaged communities

The Anambra State House of Assembly on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 urged Gov. Willie Obiano to, through relevant agencies, intervene to control erosion ravaging...

Michael Simire - August 19, 2020

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Investigation raises fresh concern over coal mining, deforestation imbalance in India

A new investigation by CSE/Down To Earth magazine has raised questions about the rationale behind the Indian government’s recent move to auction more coal blocks....

Michael Simire - August 19, 2020

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Group, SDGs office plant 6,000 tree seedlings to curb desertification in Sokoto

The Movement for Free Democracy in Sokoto State is in collaboration with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) office in Sokoto to plant no fewer...

Michael Simire - July 26, 2020

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Coconut trees planted to save disappearing Lagos coastline

Over 50 seedlings of coconut trees (cocos nucifera) have been planted along the shores to cushion the effect of sea surge that has washed...

Michael Simire - July 25, 2020

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