Climate Change Fueled Hurricane Helene’s Fury and Scientist Suggest the same for Milton
Human-caused climate change boosted a devastating Hurricane Helene ‘s rainfall by about 10% and intensified its winds by about 11%, scientists said in a new...
Month : October 2024
Reps Probe Oando, Aiteo E&P for Environmental Pollution
The House of Representatives has commenced investigation into alleged environmental pollution by Agip Oil (Now Oando Oil Ltd) and Aiteo E&P in host communities in...
German Firms Invest €40m in Lagos Waste Management
A group of German firms have concluded plans to invest €40m to deliver advanced waste treatment infrastructure to the Lagos State government. The group added...
NGO Launches Environmental Clubs in Delta Schools
A non-governmental organisation, Clean Ecosystem Foundation, has commenced the establishment of an environmental change initiative, the Environmental Clubs, in secondary schools in Delta State. A...
10 Dead, Others Missing After Zambia Mine Collapse
At least 10 people died and an unknown number are missing after a mine collapsed in central Zambia, police said Monday. Authorities said rescue operations...
NCF Commits to Environmental Conservation, Sustainability
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, reiterated its commitment to environmental conservation and sustainability. NCF made the call at its 35th...
IFC Invests $5m in Climate Tech Financing for Africa
THE International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced a $5 million investment in the larger $54 million pool of Equator Africa Fund I, as part of...
Rwanda to Commence Maburg Virus Vaccine Trials
Rwanda has announced it will begin vaccine trials for the deadly Marburg virus, which has claimed at least 12 lives, most of them health workers....
Climate Change: Hurricane Helene’s Impact Shocks Scientists
Many people were stunned to see the intense flooding and devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina communities, located inland and tucked thousands...
Flash Flood Kill Three in Northern Thailand
Flash flooding in popular Thai tourist hotspot Chiang Mai has killed three people, a health official said Sunday, as visitors evacuated hotels through knee-high muddy...