Environment - HenrisCounty

President Tinubu approve establishment of Forest Guards to secure forests in the country

President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of Forest Guards to "secure the 1,129 forests in the country." The Presidency made this known via Sunday Dare, Special Adviser,…

HenrisCounty May 14, 2025

Environment

Press Release – ‘FG reaffirms commitment to combat flooding in Nigeria’ – FMINO

Press Release FG reaffirms commitment to combat flooding in Nigeria …emphasises collaboration and synergy amongst relevant MDAs The Federal Government has re-stated its commitment to curtailing the devastating effects of…

HenrisCounty May 14, 2025

Environment

Scotland: Wildfire warning extended across country

Wildfire warning signalling extreme risk has been extended across mainland Scotland. Dry, warm weather was heightening the chance of fires breaking out, the Scottish Fire and Rescue said. The Service…

HenrisCounty May 10, 2025

Environment

Chile issues tsunami warning following earthquake

A tsunami warning has been issued by Chile telling people to evacuate a coastal area in the south of country following an enormous earthquake. Chile issued the warning for the…

HenrisCounty May 2, 2025

Environment

United Kingdom: People will need to use less water or bills will continue to rise – Water Company Boss

Southern Water said it has reduced leaks by almost 20% over the last twelve (12) months, however, that money from rising bills is needed to improve infrastructure. A Senior Water…

HenrisCounty May 1, 2025

Environment

Lagos State: Ministry of Environment on clean up enforcement operation arrests 43 male, 1 female suspects

The Lagos State Environmental Taskforce team on a clean up enforcement operation "to rid the State of criminal elements" arrested 43 male and 1 female suspects in "Falomo bridge, Oyin…

HenrisCounty May 1, 2025

Environment

Climate Change: Time for climate action is now not tomorrow – President Tinubu to World Leaders

"President Tinubu has urged world leaders to demonstrate unity, courage and sustained commitment in addressing the worsening global climate crisis." The Nigerian President made the call during a high-level virtual…

HenrisCounty April 24, 2025

Environment

‘World facing water quality challenge due to serious and increasing water pollution, both in developed and developing countries’ – UNEP

The world is facing a water quality challenge due to serious and increasing water pollution, both in developed and developing countries. This poses a growing risk to public health, food…

HenrisCounty April 4, 2025

Environment

Delta State: Governor Oborevwori to partner with FG in preserving the State’s mangrove ecosystem

In his remarks, Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, through his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, emphasized the interest of the State government to partner with the Federal Government in preserving…

HenrisCounty January 29, 2025

Environment

California Wildfires: ‘I’m going to be the President that’s going to help you fix it’ – Trump

US President, Donald Trump, has assured Californians, he will "fix" their State as wildfires wreck havoc in Los Angeles County.Neighbourhoods in Los Angeles County ravaged by wildfiresMore than 12,000 structures…

HenrisCounty January 27, 2025

Environment

California Wildfires: President Trump visits Los Angeles County

US President, Donald Trump, has visited Los Angeles County in the of State of California to see firsthand the level of devastation caused by the wildfires.Governor of California, Gavin Newsom,…

HenrisCounty January 25, 2025

Environment

California Wildfires: ‘Ripping off victims isn’t just wrong, it’s against California law’ – Governor Newsom

Governor of the State of California, Gavin Newsom, has warned, "ripping off victims isn't just wrong, It's against California law".Huge devastation in Los Angeles County in California caused by wildfiresNewsom's…

HenrisCounty January 23, 2025

Environment

California Wildfires: ‘Palisades Fire is now 22% contained’

Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, announced, "the #PalisadesFire is now 22% contained."Governor of California State, Gavin Newsom, assesses level of devastation in Los Angeles County caused by the wildfiresEarlier, Newsom…

HenrisCounty January 16, 2025

Environment

California Wildfires: Newsom secure additional funding ‘to help LA communities rebuild faster & stronger’

Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, announced, the State has secured additional funding "to help LA communities rebuild faster & stronger".Neighbourhoods in Los Angeles County ravaged by wildfiresNewsom expressed gratitude to…

HenrisCounty January 16, 2025

Environment

California Wildfires: ‘Release the water, Newsom. What is wrong with you?’ – Trump

Donald Trump, 45th President of the US, yelled at Governor of California State, Gavin Newsom, to "release the water" as wildfires rage through Los Angeles.Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, assesses…

HenrisCounty January 15, 2025

Environment

California Wildfires: Some things to know about the LA fires – Cause, who is affected

Exacerbated by powerful winds as well as dry conditions.Structures in Los Angeles County ravaged by Wildfires A series of intense wildfires ignited last week and raged across the Los Angeles area,…

HenrisCounty January 15, 2025

Environment

United States: ‘Windmills are an economic and environmental disaster’ – Trump

Donald Trump, 45th President of the United States (US), has described "windmills" as "economic and environmental disaster".Donald TrumpOn Truth Social, he further said, "I don’t want even one built during…

HenrisCounty January 15, 2025

Environment

Climate Change: ‘Some don’t believe it is real. The clean energy transition is already happening’ – President Biden

President of the United States (US), Joe Biden, said, "some don’t believe climate change is real."US President, Joe Biden. Photo: @POTUSThe US President said, he is aware "many are skeptical…

HenrisCounty January 14, 2025

Environment

California Wildfires: 11 new fires break out ‘overnight’

Governor of California State, Gavin Newsom, said, "11 new fires broke out overnight".Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, assesses level of devastation caused by the wildfires in Los Angeles CountyHowever, Newsom…

HenrisCounty January 14, 2025

Environment

California Wildfires: Governor Newsom announce $2.5bn in disaster relief for those impacted by the LA fires

Gavin Newsom, Governor of California, has announced, "we’re expanding our ongoing special session to provide $2.5B in disaster relief for those impacted by the LA fires".Governor Gavin Newsom assesses level…

HenrisCounty January 14, 2025