Environment

September 26, 2026 THThe Hill Environment, Notes

New York, New Jersey declare state of emergencies over looming nor’easter

New York and New Jersey have declared states of emergency in several counties as a powerful nor’easter threatens the region with coastal flooding, strong winds and possible power outages this weekend. According to The…

September 26, 2026 TCThe Conversation Environment, Notes

Nigeria faces the world’s highest projected death toll from super El Niño heat…

Michael Greenstone, University of Chicago and Tamma Carleton, University of California, Berkeley Researchers at the University of Chicago’s Climate Impact Lab combined temperature forecasts with research on how heat affects death rates in more…

September 25, 2026 PNPM News Environment, Notes

Lagos drowning in refuse again: Heaps return to roads, medians, bus stops

The stretch of Ikotun Road tells a familiar story. Along parts of the median, refuse has accumulated in heaps, with plastic bags, bottles, food waste and other discarded materials occupying spaces meant to separate…

September 23, 2026 PGPeople's Gazette Environment

Climate change could displace 32 million West Africans by 2050 — ECOWAS

The Economic Community of West African States has warned that climate change and insecurity could leave about 32 million people internally displaced across the region by 2050. According to Peoples Gazette, ECOWAS Commission President…

September 22, 2026 CTChannels Television Environment, Notes

UN warns ‘Super El Nino’ poses significant threat to global health

The United Nations has warned that the current El Nino poses a significant threat to global health as extreme weather increases risks of disease and humanitarian crises. According to Channels Television, the World Health…

September 22, 2026 TNThe Nation Environment, Notes

Flood alert: Lagos orders residents in vulnerable areas to relocate

The Lagos State Government has directed residents of low-lying and flood-prone communities to temporarily relocate to safer areas following a fresh seven-day flood alert. According to The Nation, the Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency warned…

September 19, 2026 TIThe Independent Environment, Latest News, Notes

Coventry end 25-year wait for Premier League win after late VAR drama

Coventry City secured their first Premier League victory in 25 years with a 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground, amid late VAR controversy. According to The Independent, Jay DaSilva scored 10…

September 7, 2026 Iindy100 Environment, Notes, World

Scientists discover “secret” mountains 100 times taller than Everest

Scientists have discovered two hidden mountains buried deep within the Earth that dwarf Mount Everest, standing roughly 620 miles (1,000km) tall — around 100 times taller than the world’s best-known peak. According to an…

September 5, 2026 SSciTechDaily Environment

Antarctica records massive 695 billion-ton ice gain in just two years

Antarctica gained about 695 billion tons of ice between 2021 and 2023, marking the largest mass increase recorded by GRACE satellites, according to SciTechDaily. Researchers found that sustained warming in the tropical western Pacific…

September 5, 2026 VVanguard Environment, Notes

New MKO Abiola documentary set for October premiere in Nigerian cinemas

A new documentary titled “MKO,” chronicling the life of Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola and the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, will premiere in Nigerian cinemas on October 2, according to Vanguard…