Solar energy in Nigeria: Untapped potential and recent progress

Solar energy in Nigeria: Untapped potential and recent progress

Solar energy from the sun is considered unlimited and less harmful, making it a promising option for producing environmentally friendly electricity. Nigeria has a land area of 923,786 square kilometres and receives approximately 1500×109 Mega Watthour (MWh) of solar radiation annually. The average daily impact is around 19 Mega Joules (MJ) per square meter per…

Eco-anxiety: A catalyst for urgent climate action

Eco-anxiety: A catalyst for urgent climate action

As the effects of climate change become increasingly visible, both environmentally and psychologically, there has been a recent rise in climate anxiety (eco-anxiety of eco-grief). This is an ecological version of anxiety disorder stemming from being confronted with the long-term impacts of global warming. This experience is becoming all too common among individuals living in…