Adetokunbo Sees

Adetokunbo Sees focuses on the impacts of climate change and environmental issues in Nigeria's coastal areas, examining the global and local repercussions of energy practices, ecological degradation, and climate-related phenomena. It blends analysis of renewable energy, fossil fuel accountability, legal and policy developments, and the ecological and societal implications of climate change.

Climate Change Renewable Energy Environmental Policy Fossil Fuels Ecological Conservation Legal and Regulatory Actions Economic Impacts of Climate Change Community and Health Impacts Global Warming Sustainable Practices

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Soot: A Catalyst of Climate Change in Nigeria

309 implied HN points • 10 Mar 22
  1. Soot from illegal refineries in Nigeria is a major contributor to climate change, absorbing radiation from the sun and fueling global warming.
  2. The health impacts of soot pollution in Nigeria, such as respiratory illnesses and lung problems, are a significant concern for the affected population.
  3. Governments in Nigeria should collaborate with youths and civil society groups to address the root causes of soot pollution and develop policies to discourage illegal refining activities.

Whales dying from consuming plastics

121 HN points • 24 Nov 22
  1. An upsetting discovery revealed how whales are dying from consuming plastics.
  2. Coca-Cola and PepsiCo are identified as the world's worst plastic polluters in a recent study.
  3. Plastic pollution not only affects whales, but also causes harm to many other marine animals like sea turtles and sea birds.

Chevron, Climate Change Decimate Nigerian Communities

309 implied HN points • 14 Dec 21
  1. Sea incursion and climate change affect Nigerian communities.
  2. Climate change worsens the impact of oil exploration in Nigeria.
  3. Women in affected communities face financial challenges due to climate change.

Breaching the 1.5C Global Warming Level: Expected Impact on Africa

206 implied HN points • 16 May 22
  1. 1. The breaching of the 1.5C global warming level is expected to happen within the next few years.
  2. 2. Africa will face devastating impacts if the 1.5C global warming level is breached, threatening development, infrastructure, and increasing poverty.
  3. 3. Rich nations need to reduce fossil fuel burning to prevent the escalation of extreme climate events that will affect everyone, especially vulnerable regions like Africa.
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New Era of Air Pollution Approaches, even as 180,000 People Die from Present Era

206 implied HN points • 14 Apr 22
  1. A new era of air pollution is approaching South Asia, South East Asia, and the coastal areas of Nigeria, leading to devastating consequences.
  2. South Asia, South East Asia, and Africa, especially the coastal areas of Nigeria, need to focus on implementing sustainable practices and renewable energy to combat the impacts of the new era of air pollution.
  3. International agreements must be enforced to hold governments and institutions accountable for carbon emissions and unsustainable fossil fuel usage, especially in regions like the coastal areas of Nigeria.

How Climate Change Causes Allergies in Coastal Areas

206 implied HN points • 28 Mar 22
  1. Climate change contributes to the increase in allergies and respiratory diseases in coastal areas.
  2. Increased levels of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane worsen air pollution, leading to health issues like asthma.
  3. Awareness, disease surveillance, and global responsibility are crucial in addressing the impacts of climate change on public health.

Abandoned Pipelines: Why it'll Worsen Nigeria's Climate Change Crisis

206 implied HN points • 18 Jan 22
  1. Abandoned pipelines in Nigeria can worsen the climate change crisis by causing environmental damage and hindering adaptation efforts.
  2. Old pipelines should be changed to prevent future bursts and environmental havoc.
  3. Coastal erosion, gas flaring, and oil spills from abandoned pipelines contribute to environmental degradation and vulnerability to climate change in the Niger Delta region.

Despite Heat, Despite Rising Seas, Despite loss of Protected Areas, Big Oil Marches on with Production

9 HN points • 09 Dec 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Energy markets Climate tech Global impact
  1. Big oil companies are continuing with oil production despite climate change risks and calls to end fossil fuel usage.
  2. Oil giants like Shell, ExxonMobil, and Chevron are pushing ahead with new projects and investments, expanding production.
  3. Active and proposed oil and gas extraction facilities within protected areas are threatening the environment and worsening climate change effects.

The Ring of Power is Corrupt, but the Ring of Crude Oil is even more Corrupt

9 HN points • 02 Dec 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Global Warming Environmental Impact
  1. Crude oil spills are causing significant harm to wildlife and the environment in various locations around the world.
  2. Officials in oil-producing countries downplay the impact of oil spills to protect oil production and minimize public outcry.
  3. Activism against oil spills could be a crucial step in holding oil companies accountable and addressing climate change issues.

Virus Spillovers and Future Pandemics: The Case with Africa, Others

103 implied HN points • 09 May 22
  1. Future pandemics could arise due to viruses jumping between species because of habitat disruptions.
  2. Climate change is a major contributor to the risk of zoonotic spillovers and future pandemics.
  3. Global efforts and investments in health infrastructures are crucial to prevent and control the spread of diseases caused by viruses leaping between species.

Scientists Rebellion on Climate Change: the Other Side of Rebellion

103 implied HN points • 21 Apr 22
  1. Scientists in different countries are rebelling against institutional indifference to climate change.
  2. There is a variation in how scientists in different parts of the world express their concerns about climate change.
  3. African scientists have unique stories to tell about the impact of climate change on the continent and should be encouraged to raise their voices.

Displacement, Deforestation: How Sustainable turns Unsustainable in Lithium Production

3 HN points • 10 Feb 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate tech Environmental Impact Sustainable Practices
  1. Lithium production can lead to displacement of local communities, deforestation, and environmental degradation.
  2. To make lithium production sustainable, methods that reduce water and energy usage should be implemented, along with new technologies to decrease resource requirements.
  3. The growing demand for lithium, driven by the transition to clean energy, presents opportunities for investment and innovation in climate tech sectors like climate data analytics, satellite imaging, and carbon footprint management.

IPCC:Fossil Fuel is the Problem with Climate Change

103 implied HN points • 18 Mar 22
  1. The IPCC report highlights the impact of fossil fuels on climate change, particularly on coastal areas globally.
  2. Coastal areas face imminent threats like rising sea levels, droughts, and floods if greenhouse emissions are not reduced.
  3. Urgent action is necessary to mitigate the effects of climate change, adapt to rising temperatures, and address the irreversible impact on coastal communities.

Plastics damaged oceans. Plastics damaged Rivers: Rocks are Up-Coming Things Plastics are Damaging

5 HN points • 30 Dec 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Plastic Pollution Climate Impact Microplastics
  1. Plastics are damaging oceans and rivers, but now plastic rocks are becoming a concern.
  2. There is a rise in companies focusing on plant-based meat, cell-based meat, fermentation, and enzymes.
  3. Opportunities are available for founders, creators, investors, and activists in various startup competitions and events.

Something Dreadful Happened with the Dreadful Heat this Year. And it can Happen Again and Again

3 HN points • 16 Dec 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Sustainability Global Warming Renewable Energy Environmental Impact
  1. This year experienced record-breaking heat waves and deadly floods due to global warming.
  2. The high levels of carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels contributed to the extreme weather events.
  3. The future predicts even more severe floods, droughts, and heat waves if current trends continue.

Shrinking, Disappearing, and plagued by Dust storms, the World's Lakes are in Danger

1 HN point • 17 Feb 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Environmental Impact Sustainability Conservation
  1. The shrinking and disappearing lakes around the world are facing danger due to multiple factors like climate change and reduced water levels.
  2. Lakes like the Aral Sea, Lake Chad, and Qinghai Lake are shrinking dramatically, impacting millions of lives and ecosystems that depend on their water.
  3. Efforts to conserve and sustainably manage these lakes involve global collaboration and the balance between development and environmental preservation.

Heatwaves, Scorching Spells, Warm Waters: implications of the rising Celsius from Climate Change

8 HN points • 07 Jul 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Natural Disasters Carbon Emissions Environmental Impact
  1. Average global temperatures are consistently hitting new highs due to climate change.
  2. The El Nino event often contributes to soaring temperatures on land and sea.
  3. Implementing adaptive social protection programs and cutting fossil fuel usage are vital to combat rising temperatures.

Birds die, Birds perish: how humans could perish for making birds to perish

3 HN points • 14 Oct 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Wildlife Renewable Energy Ecosystems Green Technology Conservation
  1. Human activities such as building collisions threaten bird populations.
  2. Global bird population decline can lead to ecosystem imbalances and excess human mortality.
  3. Adopting bird-friendly buildings, reducing habitat destruction, and curbing greenhouse gas emissions can help protect birds and prevent negative impacts on humans.

Add Deforestation to Drought, and it's no surprise crazy carbon emissions come from Forest Fires, Greenhouse gases

3 HN points • 30 Jun 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Deforestation Greenhouse Gases Climate change
  1. Deforestation contributes to crazy carbon emissions from forest fires and greenhouse gases.
  2. Countries like Brazil, the DRC, and Bolivia play a significant role in global forest loss and carbon emissions.
  3. Policies can effectively reduce deforestation rates and help mitigate the impacts of climate change.

Greenhouse gases, forest fires, floods, fossil fuel abuses: yet oil consumption continues to grow

2 HN points • 19 Aug 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Global Emissions Greenhouse Gases
  1. Oil consumption continues to grow worldwide, driven by rising demand from emerging nations.
  2. Global greenhouse gas emissions could rise significantly by 2050 if current trends of fossil fuel consumption persist.
  3. To address climate change, cutting fossil fuel consumption is essential to reduce carbon dioxide and methane emissions.

Heat records on land, heat records in forests, heat records in oceans: when will the records end?

2 HN points • 05 Aug 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Global Warming Renewable Energy Climate tech
  1. Heat records are continuously being broken on land, in forests, and in oceans due to rising global temperatures.
  2. The oceans are absorbing a significant amount of the warming from increased carbon dioxide emissions, leading to record-high sea temperatures.
  3. Global sea temperatures are projected to continue rising, impacting coral reefs, weather patterns, and human lives unless fossil fuel consumption is reduced.

Severe Storms, Droughts, Damages: Dire Predictions for Coming El Nino

2 HN points • 26 May 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Predictions Climate change Natural Disasters Effects
  1. Experts predict severe consequences from the upcoming El Nino, including $3 trillion global economic losses and droughts.
  2. Climate change-induced El Nino events can lead to rising temperatures, sea levels, and catastrophic weather conditions worldwide.
  3. Mitigating El Nino effects requires addressing climate change through reducing fossil fuel usage.

Big Oil companies could have helped stop climate change not 30 but 63 years ago

4 HN points • 28 Sep 22
  1. Big Oil companies could have helped prevent climate change 63 years ago, but chose to deny it and pursued profits instead.
  2. Ignoring warnings from scientists and reports on rising carbon dioxide, Big Oil companies prioritized financial gains over preventing climate change.
  3. By refusing to act on climate change decades ago, Big Oil companies have contributed to extreme weather disasters costing billions worldwide and continue to prioritize profits over environmental concerns.

Consumption, Water Crisis, Carbon Emissions: Blame everything on the Rich

2 HN points • 14 Apr 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Consumption Water Crisis Carbon Emissions
  1. Studies link overconsumption of water and carbon emissions to elite and rich households.
  2. Rich households using luxuries like swimming pools and gardens contribute significantly to water shortages and climate change.
  3. Nations need to control over consumption of water and investments in fossil fuels by the rich to combat water scarcity and climate change.

Plastic Waste is a Huge Problem, and it could grow worse by 2040

2 HN points • 02 Feb 23
  1. Plastic waste is a significant problem that is expected to worsen by 2040, with the amount of plastic trash in the oceans potentially tripling.
  2. The world has seen a substantial increase in plastic production over the past two decades, with the annual plastic waste generation per person varying across regions.
  3. Efforts to address plastic waste and its environmental impact are crucial, as delays in action could lead to a significant increase in the amount of plastic flowing into the oceans.