We concur with David Sobel, a trailblazing environmental educator who raised his children in the heart of nature that teaching the present and next generation to love nature is a precursor to saving it. Afterall, it has been proven that people would do anything to save the things they love. If we all love nature,Continue reading “Love the Earth, then save it”
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Long awaited Climate Change Bill receives presidential assent in Nigeria
In joyous news for environmentalists in Nigeria, President Muhammad Buhari gave presidential assent to the Climate Change Bill officially making it a Law in Nigeria. The Bill had been rejected by the President in his first administration for inadequacies. Following the report of a Joint Review Committee, a new and more wholesome bill was developedContinue reading “Long awaited Climate Change Bill receives presidential assent in Nigeria”
UN Secretary-General calls for climate financing for developing countries
Developing countries contribute the least to the climate crisis but are most vulnerable to its effects. In addition to their obvious vulnerability, developing countries are also disadvantaged to finance access for climate mitigation and adaptation. The UN Secretary-General call for the allocation of a 50% Share of climate finance to the most vulnerable people inContinue reading “UN Secretary-General calls for climate financing for developing countries”
Fact: All species of the orangutan are endangered
Yes you read that right. The beautiful species that are the orangutans are endangered – critically. The orangutan has three species: Bornean, Sumatran and the Tapanuli orangutans announced in 2017. Orangutans are highly intelligent creatures that share 96.4% of human genes.Orangutans are arboreal that is, they prefer to live in trees. As a result, theyContinue reading “Fact: All species of the orangutan are endangered”
Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill 2010
Considered the largest accidental marine oil spill in the world and the largest environmental disaster in U.S. history, the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig explosion also called the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, was an explosion that occurred on April 20, 2010, on the BP Exploration & Production-operated Deepwater Horizon oil rig located in the GulfContinue reading “Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill 2010”
The Lungs of the Earth might just suffocate us if needed action is not taken
This is the Amazon Rainforest located in South America and spanning the expanse of countries like Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname and Venezuela. For generations long, the rainforest has been described as the Lungs of the Earth, claiming a spot as one of the largest carbon sinks on earth and theContinue reading “The Lungs of the Earth might just suffocate us if needed action is not taken”
New research prove that there is less than 1 percent probability that recent climate changes occurred naturally
New research conducted by Princeton University researchers has shown that recent climate changes are human-induced. In fact, the paper published reports that there is a less than 1% possibility that the changes occur naturally. Climate activists have for long described climate change as anthropogenic, but climate deniers have been quick to combat the position withContinue reading “New research prove that there is less than 1 percent probability that recent climate changes occurred naturally”
Pandas no longer endangered – Chinese
Chinese authorities have officially removed pandas from the endangered classification and into the “vulnerable” classification. The downgrade in their classification is as result of the pandas population reaching 1800 in the wild. This increase is attributed to long-term conservation efforts of China. This includes an expansion of their habitat. This new classification comes five yearsContinue reading “Pandas no longer endangered – Chinese”
WED 2021: Restoring Ecosystems and Raising Awareness
Yet another environment day in the race to bring down the planet’s temperature below two degree celsius. In the race to halt ecosystem and habitat loss, to protect biodiversity and ensure a livable Earth. Quite unfortunately, our generation is saddled with the responsibility of curing the environmental ills of times past. We must restore ourContinue reading “WED 2021: Restoring Ecosystems and Raising Awareness”
Thank a Bee
Do you kill bees or do you chase them away? We know they can be scary to some but try to resist the urge to kill them every time. Your food depends on them. Thank a Bee today.
Eid Mubarak
Congratulations to all Muslims faithfuls on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast for 2021. Eid Mubarak
A new wave of plastic waste: The Covid-19 crisis
In the midst of the covid19 pandemic shaking the entire world, mankind has had to adapt to the new normal of protective wear. These include plastic gloves, face masks, face Shields, all categorised as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). In a world where dispose culture is most prominent and where PPE classifies not just as plasticContinue reading “A new wave of plastic waste: The Covid-19 crisis”
WELCOME TO MAY
It’s another month in 2021. It’s May! The month of Biological Diversity. To be fair, all months are for biodiversity don’t you think? But, every May 22nd has been set as World Biodiversity Day. This is a gentle reminder that we need to protect our biodiversity in order to be at peace with nature. HappyContinue reading “WELCOME TO MAY”
COCA COLA NAMED THE WORLD’S WORST PLASTIC POLLUTER FOR THE 3RD STRAIGHT YEAR AS AT DECEMBER 2020
For the third year in a row, Cocacola was once again named the world’s worst plastic polluter. What an award! Competitors Nestle and PepsiCo were found to be the second and third biggest offenders by environmental group. Cocacola’s branding was discovered on 13,834 pieces of plastic at 51 of the 55 sites surveyed which wasContinue reading “COCA COLA NAMED THE WORLD’S WORST PLASTIC POLLUTER FOR THE 3RD STRAIGHT YEAR AS AT DECEMBER 2020”
ANTARCTICA’S ICE MELT IS NOT CONSISTENT: New analysis shows sea-level predictions may need adjustment.
Antarctica’s ice is melting contributing to massive amounts of water to the world’s seas and causing them to rise, but that melt is not as linear and consistent as scientists previously thought as new analysis of 20 years worth of data indicates. The analysis built on gravitational field data from a NASA satellite system showsContinue reading “ANTARCTICA’S ICE MELT IS NOT CONSISTENT: New analysis shows sea-level predictions may need adjustment.”
Bushmeat Hunting: The Greatest Threat to Africa’s Wildlife?
The next time you buy or eat bushmeat, you might want to consider these facts: 1. Protected area managers in many countries across Africa say that bushmeat hunting is the biggest threat they face. 2. Zoonotic diseases have become an issue of global concern amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with the bushmeat trade seen as aContinue reading “Bushmeat Hunting: The Greatest Threat to Africa’s Wildlife?”
Insect Disturbance and Climate Change
Scientists have already warned that climate change likely will impact the food we grow. From rising global temperatures to more frequent “extreme” weather events like droughts and floods. Forest insect populations are influenced by temperature and other environmental conditions, and so future climate changes can be expected to affect forest insect outbreaks. Research is showingContinue reading “Insect Disturbance and Climate Change”
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