The 'Fossils Implicated' Report, through case studies, dispels myths and amplifies African perspectives. For one, the fossil fuel industry has promoted one side of a complex story, positioning extraction as a source of public revenues, jobs and energy access. But the lived experiences of Africa’s communities tell a rather different story. https://lnkd.in/dKGS5gQJ #FossilFuel #ClimateCrisis #Africa
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Reaching to the extent of a farmer requesting for God's help!! The African CO2 contribution to the whole footprint is 4% but yet suffering the hardest consequences in the form of climate disaster.The contribution to the damage fund by world largest polluters is more than wanting to offset this. @stopNew fossils fuels #StopEACOP | Stop the East African Crude Oil Pipeline. #largest polluter contribute urgently. #Kick Total energies out of Africa
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Will Ngong hills in kenya, sustain environment stress as time goes by?! Urbanization poses a threat to micro-climate with alarming rate of deviation. A factor that is not keenly followed. instead scientists drain resources to research on natural environment ecosystem, neglecting the ideal micro climate e.g; wind energy production micro climate and benefits to the ecosystem.
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Why is energy transition a complex thing to talk about? #Perspective "Without fossil fuels, history shows we would have caused even more environmental destruction by cutting down forests, hunting whales for oil, and disturbing natural ecosystems. The challenge with decarbonization is that the discourse is not just about saving the planet, it's also about control of our energy resources. By calling for the end of fossil fuel, we are asking for a new world order. For Africa, the shift away from fossil fuels doesn’t mean freedom from systemic exploitation. Instead, it increases pressure on mined resources like cobalt and lithium that are needed for decarbonization. Slave labor will rise, environmental damage will worsen, and young Africans may abandon careers in medicine or engineering to work in mining just to meet global demand. Yet, as history has shown, Africa rarely benefits from this demand because our development remains sidelined. At its core, the climate discourse has been tainted by agendas designed to consolidate power and profit. Although climate change is real and urgent, the question remains: who benefits most from this "new world order"? Can we trust those exploiting Africa’s critical resources today to do better than the fossil fuel giants they aim to replace? We need to examine these perspectives to drive true climate revolution that will benefit our people and continent.” What do you think about this perspective? 🤔 #ecoscigen #energy #transition
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Point being made is let’s deal with the CO2 emitting processes and find a real way to reduce it or use in other processes. Pumping under ground is not one of them.
On 21st August 1986, in northwestern Cameroon, more than 1,700 people and more than 3,500 livestock were killed. Thousands of survivors who were fortunate enough to evacuate developed longterm respiratory problems, lesions and paralysis. What had happened? Lake Nyos suddenly released an estimated 100-300 thousand tons of CO2. The cloud rose out of the ground at a speed of about 100km/h and, being heavier than air, descended into nearby villages, suffocating everything alive within 25 kilometres. What triggered this CO2 outgassing is not known to this day. Some geologists believe in a landslide, some in an underground volcanic eruption or earthquake, however, there were no tremors noted by people living close to the lake. Others believe that cool rainfalls at the side of the lake led to the disaster. Now, approximately 40 years later, and with scientists still not having fully understood what caused this horrible disaster which led to the release of “only” 100-300 thousand tons of CO2, the UK government has decided to heavily fund carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects. The programme foresees £22bn of UK taxpayer money to incentivise companies to store 20-30 million tons of CO2 underground - every year… My suggestion: Let’s decarbonise by avoiding CO2 emissions in the first place, instead of just hiding them out of sight, and hoping that 1986 will not repeat itself or worse. Stop the greenwashing, or as it is nowadays referred to: “clean”. Truly green technologies are readily available. Source: https://lnkd.in/eEb-58Ys Department for Energy Security and Net Zero #energy #industry #uk #government #ccs #co2 #hydrogen
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Industrialization evolution will always lead to continious deforestation, destruction of the Ozon layers and many more, which will lead climate change. This is a global problem, which require global attention. Hence, the need for continuous research on how to solve this problem. #climatechange #carboncapturestorage #trendinglinkedinpost #samuelimeh
On 21st August 1986, in northwestern Cameroon, more than 1,700 people and more than 3,500 livestock were killed. Thousands of survivors who were fortunate enough to evacuate developed longterm respiratory problems, lesions and paralysis. What had happened? Lake Nyos suddenly released an estimated 100-300 thousand tons of CO2. The cloud rose out of the ground at a speed of about 100km/h and, being heavier than air, descended into nearby villages, suffocating everything alive within 25 kilometres. What triggered this CO2 outgassing is not known to this day. Some geologists believe in a landslide, some in an underground volcanic eruption or earthquake, however, there were no tremors noted by people living close to the lake. Others believe that cool rainfalls at the side of the lake led to the disaster. Now, approximately 40 years later, and with scientists still not having fully understood what caused this horrible disaster which led to the release of “only” 100-300 thousand tons of CO2, the UK government has decided to heavily fund carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects. The programme foresees £22bn of UK taxpayer money to incentivise companies to store 20-30 million tons of CO2 underground - every year… My suggestion: Let’s decarbonise by avoiding CO2 emissions in the first place, instead of just hiding them out of sight, and hoping that 1986 will not repeat itself or worse. Stop the greenwashing, or as it is nowadays referred to: “clean”. Truly green technologies are readily available. Source: https://lnkd.in/eEb-58Ys Department for Energy Security and Net Zero #energy #industry #uk #government #ccs #co2 #hydrogen
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Why is energy transition a complex thing to talk about? Explore the perspective of our founder- Jumoke Omodeni "Without fossil fuels, history shows we would have caused even more environmental destruction by cutting down forests, hunting whales for oil, and disturbing natural ecosystems. The challenge with decarbonization is that the discourse is not just about saving the planet, it's also about control of our energy resources. By calling for the end of fossil fuel, we are asking for a new world order. For Africa, the shift away from fossil fuels doesn’t mean freedom from systemic exploitation. Instead, it increases pressure on mined resources like cobalt and lithium that are needed for decarbonization. Slave labor will rise, environmental damage will worsen, and young Africans may abandon careers in medicine or engineering to work in mining just to meet global demand. Yet, as history has shown, Africa rarely benefits from this demand because our development remains sidelined. At its core, the climate discourse has been tainted by agendas designed to consolidate power and profit. Although climate change is real and urgent, the question remains: who benefits most from this "new world order"? Can we trust those exploiting Africa’s critical resources today to do better than the fossil fuel giants they aim to replace? We need to examine these perspectives to drive true climate revolution that will benefit our people and continent.” #ecoscigen #energy #transition
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The lengths to which opponents of #carboncapture are going to instill doubt about the technology are eye popping. They are capitalizing on the public’s lack of familiarity with #CCS — including the extensive permitting and regulatory regime in place — to manufacture fear. There is clearly a need for a more programmatic response effort to combat these kinds of myths in real time before they can take hold. With CCS now a major topic of discussion that draws attention from national media and opposition groups across the country, the stakes are too high to ignore this growing disinformation campaign.
On 21st August 1986, in northwestern Cameroon, more than 1,700 people and more than 3,500 livestock were killed. Thousands of survivors who were fortunate enough to evacuate developed longterm respiratory problems, lesions and paralysis. What had happened? Lake Nyos suddenly released an estimated 100-300 thousand tons of CO2. The cloud rose out of the ground at a speed of about 100km/h and, being heavier than air, descended into nearby villages, suffocating everything alive within 25 kilometres. What triggered this CO2 outgassing is not known to this day. Some geologists believe in a landslide, some in an underground volcanic eruption or earthquake, however, there were no tremors noted by people living close to the lake. Others believe that cool rainfalls at the side of the lake led to the disaster. Now, approximately 40 years later, and with scientists still not having fully understood what caused this horrible disaster which led to the release of “only” 100-300 thousand tons of CO2, the UK government has decided to heavily fund carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects. The programme foresees £22bn of UK taxpayer money to incentivise companies to store 20-30 million tons of CO2 underground - every year… My suggestion: Let’s decarbonise by avoiding CO2 emissions in the first place, instead of just hiding them out of sight, and hoping that 1986 will not repeat itself or worse. Stop the greenwashing, or as it is nowadays referred to: “clean”. Truly green technologies are readily available. Source: https://lnkd.in/eEb-58Ys Department for Energy Security and Net Zero #energy #industry #uk #government #ccs #co2 #hydrogen
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In the heart of South Africa, where coal mines dot the landscape, a hidden public health crisis brews. As one of the world's leading coal producers, the nation grapples with the devastating consequences of air pollution that extend far beyond the mining sites. Each year, approximately 2,200 lives are cut short by respiratory diseases linked to coal emissions, a stark reminder of the urgent need for change. Research reveals that children living in proximity to coal-fired power stations suffer from bronchitis and other respiratory issues at rates 30% higher than their peers in cleaner environments. To protect public health and foster sustainable development, it is crucial for policymakers and industry leaders to prioritize a transition toward cleaner energy sources. The stakes are high, not only for the present generation but for the future of a nation that can no longer afford to ignore the health of its people in the name of progress. The time for action is now, and the path to a cleaner, healthier South Africa lies in embracing renewable energy solutions. Visit these links to read more on this: https://lnkd.in/dajXHnd8 https://lnkd.in/dwuQMgvY #SouthAfrica #cleanair #coalpollution #HealthZA #HealthIQConsulting
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🫧 Oxygen is necessary for underwater life. But the ocean has lost 2% of its oxygen since the 1960s due to warming and pollutants, and approximately 500 "dead zones" with almost no marine life have been identified in coastal areas. As part of the #OceanDecade, scientists across the world are seeking solutions to counter the deoxygenation of the ocean. For instance, the project Baltic Sea Oxygenation and the Super-Green Hydrogen Economy (BOxHy) by Flexens Oy Ab, Lhyfe and Stockholms universitet underlines the urgent need to drastically limit carbon emissions and nutrient pollution while developing a reoxygenation solution. The project assessed the feasibility of injecting oxygen from hydrogen production by water electrolysis to combat “asphyxiation” in the Baltic Sea, and Lhyfe will now launch a pilot project aiming to reoxygenate the ocean by producing hydrogen at sea in the coming months. 👉 Read the conclusions of the BOxHy project assessment here: https://ow.ly/S2LZ50UjX07
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