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, a scientific journal, in its recent publication, stated that parts of the world suitable for growing coffee, cashews and avocados will change as global temperatures continue to rise. According to the study, key coffee regions in Brazil, Indonesia, Vietnam and Colombia will “drastically decrease” by around 50 percent by 2050, while rising temperatures will impact the three crops over the next 30 years.

Meanwhile, last week, Alok Sharma, COP26 president, sounded a warning about taking seriously the agreements reached at COP26 held in Glasgow, in November, 2021. He said the agreements had been a “fragile win” for the world and unless the commitments are turned into action this year, the chances of keeping global temperatures in check will be lost. Sharma, who warned that progress made during the summit is at risk of “withering on the vine”, said it was no time to “sit tight and assess”.

In a bid to improve the effectiveness of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency , the senate passed a bill that would empower the agency to regulate meteorological activities in the country. The bill, which will give NiMet clearer regulatory powers, will also enable it to effectively regulate climate information generation and dissemination; charge and collect revenue; as well as effectively manage utilisation of climate and weather information.

 

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Okay? Make we go back to dey use firewood cook?

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