Local activists and international environmental groups want Nigeria's government to delay approving the sale of oil company Shell's onshore assets, claiming Shell is trying to shirk its environmental and social responsibilities in the highly polluted Niger Delta. The London-based company is trying to sell its subsidiary Shell Petroleum Development Company — which operates its onshore assets in the delta — to Renaissance Africa Energy Company, a consortium of local companies.
A second Donald Trump presidency would be a nightmare for Earth’s climate (among other things). But in the same way your immune system builds up defenses after exposure to a
Three attack drones of Houthi rebels were shot down by the American forces near the commercial ships in the Red Sea on Friday (Feb 23), hours after the United States warned of an environmental disaster from the cargo ship, which was hit by Houthi rebels.
The US military said that they downed three attack drones and even destroyed seven anti-ship cruise missiles, which were positioned on land.
The president also said "nine heads of state" have privately told him they hope he is reelected "because my democracy is at stake if the other guy wins."
Chicago is the latest in a slew of government bodies taking legal action against fossil fuel distributors over how climate change has affected cities and states.