Environment & Climate Change
HumAngle’s Climate Desk researches, evaluates information about climate change, its characteristics, causes and impacts, and ways to mitigate it.
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Despite Charcoal Ban, Forests Continue To Disappear In Nigeria’s North East
Returning home upon completing his dawn prayer, 39-year-old Bukar Gana* quickly prepared to be on his way. He gathered his…
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Noble Intentions And Bitter Businesses As Nigeria Pushes Back On Plastic Waste
As a teenager, all of Abimbola Aremu’s needs were met. But as she grew, a sense of responsibility developed in…
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Local Organisations Greening Northern Nigeria Through Tree Planting
Growing up in the Biu local government area of Borno State in North East Nigeria, Usman Aliyu enjoyed different types…
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From Rising Seas To Rising Tensions: How Climate Change Is Eroding The Pillars Of Democracy
Climate justice and democracy are inextricably linked. As climate change impacts have intensified over the years, the ability of democracies…
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‘They’re Destroying Our Farms’: Residents Of Rann Justify Killing Of Elephant
Alhaji Babagana, 29, and other residents of Rann, Borno in North East Nigeria, say they have been disturbed by an…
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The Victims Of Farmer-Herder Conflict In Nigeria’s Northeast
Before he was attacked last month, 23-year-old Salisu Ibrahim had witnessed several altercations with herders whose cattle usually encroach farms…
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The Nigerian Villages’ Long Wait For Justice Against Oil Giant Shell
At a quarter past 8 a.m. one day in April this year, Cecilia Agbem and other farmers set out for…
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Households, Businesses Face Unexpected Consequences Of Tree Felling Ban In Northeast Nigeria
In late June of 2023, Adamawa state Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, took a significant step that would reshape the environmental…
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Adamawa Residents Express Concern Over Indiscriminate Waste Disposal On Highway
Residents and commuters in Adamawa North Senatorial District, North East Nigeria, have expressed dissatisfaction over the solid waste valley on…
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Tree Felling Ban: Residents Struggle To Adjust In Nigeria’s Adamawa
Fiona (surname withheld), a 56-year-old widow, makes little profit selling charcoal nowadays. A resident of Bachure in Yola, northeastern Nigeria,…
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