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‘Dangerous’ Hurricane Laura labelled ‘fossil-fueled’

As communities commemorate the 15th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina on Saturday, August 29, 2020, Hurricane Laura is sweeping through Southwest Louisiana bringing an “unsurvivable” storm surge,...

Report shows how fossil fuels fund US police foundations

The Public Accountability Institute has released a report that maps out how fossil fuel companies, utilities, and fossil-financiers help direct, sponsor, partner with, and fund police...

Man and fossil fuel: Relationship that should have never been

Man does live in the age of fossil fuel; most of the energy we use is gotten from coal, oil, and natural gas. I...

Carbon neutrality: France sets 2040 date to phase out fossil-fuel-powered vehicles

France plans to end the sale of gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles by 2040 in a bid to become a carbon-neutral nation, Energy Minister, Nicolas...

V20 to G20: End fossil fuel subsidies by 2020

The world’s 49 most climate vulnerable countries have called on the G20 group of nations to phase out fossil fuel subsidies by 2020 and...

System change will not be negotiated – Bassey

Nnimmo Bassey, Director, Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), in an address given on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at the Ecological Challenges Conference (Academia...

Ending fossil fuel subsidies crucial for climate protection

A complete removal of subsidies for the production of fossil fuel today would result in a steady decline in greenhouse gas emissions between now...

Electric cars, solar panels threaten fossil fuel, says report

Falling costs of electric vehicles and solar panels could halt worldwide growth in demand for oil and coal by 2020, a new report has suggested. A scenario...

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Former lawmaker tasks state govts on climate change framework

Former member of the House of Representatives, Chief Sam Onuigbo, says state and local governments should produce their climate...
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COP29: Green infrastructure central to Africa’s economic transformation, capacity building – LEAP

As Africa engages with the global ambition to green her marine and blue economy sectors, University College London’s LEAP...

Eco-friendly remote work practices serve as beacon of hope for sustainability in Nigeria

Remote workers can have a 54% lower carbon footprint when compared to onsite workers, highlights a study by Cornell...

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Former lawmaker tasks state govts on climate change framework

Former member of the House of Representatives, Chief Sam...
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