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COVID-19: WHO backs mask-wearing on long flights amid U.S. spread of Omicron variant

World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, advised that countries should consider recommending passengers wear masks on long haul flights. WHO said this...

Egypt, US announce over $150m to aid Africa’s adaptation to climate change

At launch events held on Friday, November 11, 2022, at COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, a major package of support of over $150 million...

Wildfires prompt evacuations in Turkey, US

Rescue workers evacuated a total of 1,025 people to safety from homes and hotels as a wildfire raged in the southern Turkish province of...

US formally indicates intention to quit Paris climate deal

The US on Friday, August 4, 2017 issued its first written notification that the country intends to withdraw from the 2015 Paris Agreement climate...

US mayors commit to 100% renewable energy by 2035

Over 250 US mayors have committed to procure 100% renewable energy for their cities by 2035, thereby providing a significant boost to climate action. Interest...

Study clarifies how US cities, states can engage in climate action

President Donald Trump's stand notwithstanding, U.S. cities and states are increasingly seeking ways to play an active role in international climate change efforts. In...

Withdrawal from Paris Agreement: An overview

The announcement by the President of the United States in June 2017 that the US would withdraw from the Paris Climate Change Agreement appears to...

Faith groups ask Trump to reconsider Paris accord pull-out

Faith-based organisations have called on U.S. President Donald Trump to give a second thought to his decision to pull the country out of the...

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9,000 Niger Delta youths train as entrepreneurs in Shell LiveWIRE programme

A total of 9,000 youths in the Niger Delta have acquired entrepreneurial skills in the LiveWIRE programme of The...
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COP29 deal: Not most ambitious outcome, but provides a base on which to build – Guterres

In his COP29 closing statement, UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, says he had hoped for a more ambitious outcome, but...

COP29 agrees to triple public finance to developing countries, protecting lives and livelihoods 

The UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) closed on Sunday, November 24, 2024, with a new finance goal to help...

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9,000 Niger Delta youths train as entrepreneurs in Shell LiveWIRE programme

A total of 9,000 youths in the Niger Delta...

COP29 deal: Not most ambitious outcome, but provides a base on which to build – Guterres

In his COP29 closing statement, UN Secretary-General, António Guterres,...
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