South Africa Blowing Hot and Coal on Just Energy Transition
The government has announced that it currently has no plans to discontinue the use of coal as part of the country’s energy mix. While responding to oral questions in the National Assembly, Deputy President David Mabuza said that the country’s energy generation is guided by the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2019. This means that all fuel […]
Heavy rains ahead, Lagos govt alerts residents
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State government has alerted residents of the state of incoming heavy rains, amounting to 1,750mm in 2022, with attendant socio-economic implications for residents of the state. The state government, however, urged residents not to panic, as every arrangement has been put in place to ensure adequate protection of lives and property. […]
Lagos terminal operators threatened by Lekki deep seaport
By Godwin Oritse TERMINAL operators under the auspices of Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria, SOAN, have expressed concern over the new Lekki deep seaport scheduled for delivery before the end of this year and proposed to the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, to deepen the Lagos ports channel or give them opportunity to build their […]
Crude oil spill: We’re under siege, Bayelsa community cries out
By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenogoa Residents of riverside settlement of Lasukugbene in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have cried out that they have been under ceaseless environmental assault following a crude oil leak from a facility owned by Nigerian Agip Oil Company, NAOC. The facility, known as the Tebidaba/Brass 18’ pipeline reportedly ruptured […]
Calls For Support as Drought Ravages Horn of Africa
The Somali government is asking the international community for humanitarian aid for the 6.9 million people affected by the severe drought currently ravaging several parts of the country. Prime Minister Mohamed Roble in a statement issued in capital city Mogadishu, on March 14, 2022, urging donors to hasten aid as conditions are deteriorating. The UN […]
Air Pollution Second Largest Cause of Death in Africa
Air pollution was responsible for 1.1 million deaths across Africa in 2019, a new study shows. Most of these deaths — 697,000 — were as a result of household air pollution driven largely by indoor cooking stoves. But while household air pollution is the predominant form of pollution, it is declining, whereas outdoor or ambient […]
Build Sustainability Around Your People, Not Just Your Office
When the pandemic hit, many organizations switched to full-time remote work and almost immediately there were some unexpected benefits seen around the globe. The lack of commute meant fewer cars on the road, and almost zero business travel meant fewer airplanes in the skies, resulting in cleaner air and far fewer emissions in our atmosphere. As a result, many […]
International Day Of Clean Air For Blue Skies
A two-fold problem Health impact: tiny, invisible particles of pollution penetrate deep into our lungs, bloodstream and bodies. These pollutants are responsible for about one-third of deaths from stroke, chronic respiratory disease, and lung cancer, as well as one-quarter of deaths from a heart attack. Ground-level ozone, produced from the interaction of many different pollutants […]
Governor Gavin Newsom Begins Tackling California’s Wildfire
Newly inaugurated California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) hit the ground running by taking aim at the state’s growing wildfire crisis from multiple angles after he was sworn in to office Monday. Newsom spent his second day as governor in the wildfire-prone city of Colfax, where he introduced two executive orders and announced a partnership with Govs. […]
Save Your Employees Some Stress
Does your small business promote the kind of culture that increases productivity? Overloaded, stressed out employees aren’t helping your bottom line. What’s worse, their stress often starts before they clock in. How to Help Employees Reduce Stress Small Business Trends spoke with Stacey Engle, EVP of Fierce Conversations. She supplied 10 ways to help employees reduce stress […]
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