Ministry of Environment
Coverage of Ministry of Environment in the Nexus archive.
- Nigeria: Lagos Refuse Crisis - Sanwo-Olu Orders Emergency Waste Evacuation After Premium Times Report
Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu ordered an emergency waste evacuation to address the refuse crisis, mobilizing Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), and the Ministry of Environment. The directive followed a report by Premium Times.
- Lagos Refuse Crisis: Sanwo-Olu orders emergency waste evacuation after PREMIUM TIMES report
Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu ordered an emergency waste evacuation after a PREMIUM TIMES report highlighted the refuse crisis. The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), and Ministry of Environment were mobilized to address the situation.
- Trump turned environmentalist to slap new tariffs on Brazil, so why are deforestation rates down?
Brazilian officials reported a 61.4% drop in Amazon deforestation in May 2025 compared to the same month in 2025, with the Trump administration recently imposing 25% tariffs on Brazil citing environmental concerns. Brazil's Environment Minister stated the deforestation figures refute U.S. accusations, noting the Amazon's deforestation has fallen 37.5% over ten months and the Cerrado's by 12%.
- Brazil reports drop in Amazon deforestation rates, pushing back on US tariff accusations
Brazil reported a 61.4% drop in Amazon deforestation in May 2025 compared to the same month in 2025, countering U.S. accusations that led to proposed 25% tariffs. Brazilian officials emphasized this as the lowest May deforestation on record and projected annual lows, while the Trump administration cited illegal deforestation and trade practices to justify the tariffs.
- Brazil reports drop in Amazon deforestation rates, pushing back on US tariff accusations
Brazil reported a 61.4% drop in Amazon deforestation in May compared to 2025, countering U.S. accusations that justified new tariffs. The Trump administration proposed 25% tariffs on Brazil, citing illegal deforestation and trade practices, while Brazilian officials emphasized progress toward reducing annual deforestation to historic lows.
- Brazil reports drop in Amazon deforestation rates, pushing back on US tariff accusations
Brazil reported a 61.4% drop in Amazon deforestation in May compared to 2025, with Environment Minister João Paulo Capobianco stating it is the lowest May deforestation rate on record. The Trump administration proposed 25% tariffs on Brazilian imports, citing illegal deforestation and trade practices, which Brazil's officials dispute using the new data.