China successfully develops first 110-kilowatt thermally coupled seawater direct electrolysis hydrogen production system

Editorial TeamDecember 7, 202502 mins

By Nsan Neji BEIJING (CONVERSEER) – According to China News Network, a press conference on the achievement of “thermally coupled seawater direct electrolysis for hydrogen production” was held today in Rizhao, Shandong. The conference revealed that China has successfully developed its first 110-kilowatt-class thermally coupled seawater direct electrolysis hydrogen production system, which has achieved over…

German business climate index improves amid uptick in expectations

Editorial TeamOctober 27, 202501 mins

BERLIN (DPA, CONVERSEER) – Business sentiment in Germany improved in October, a leading economic institute said on Monday. The ifo Institute’s business climate index rose by 0.7 points to 88.4 points, beating expectations. While the 9,000 companies surveyed reported a downturn in their current economic situation, their assessment of future expectations rose significantly. “Companies remain…

Local innovator beats 40 countries to claim top prize with algae-based fossil fuel replacement

Editorial TeamOctober 27, 202504 mins

AMSTERDAM (CONVERSEER) – A South African start-up has put the country on the global climate innovation map, winning the prestigious ClimateLaunchpad Global Grand Final 2025 and claiming the €10,000 (approximately R200,000) top prize at the competition’s Vienna finale. SeaH4, a South Africa-based venture developing an algae-based replacement for fossil fuels, triumphed over competitors from 40…

German conservationists find hundreds of cranes killed by bird flu

Editorial TeamOctober 24, 202503 mins

By Monika Wendel, dpa BERLIN (DPA, CONVERSEER) – More than 1,000 cranes are thought to have died in a large outbreak of bird flu near Berlin, conservationists recovering the animals’ bodies said on Thursday. A total of 839 dead cranes have been counted since Sunday in the pond area in Linum, around 30 kilometres north-west…

Cross River signs MoU with PROWPMAN to afforest 5000 hectares of land

Editorial TeamOctober 17, 202503 mins

By Christiana Ushang CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Forestry Commission (CRSFC) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Processed Wood Producers and Marketers Association of Nigeria (PROWPMAN) to implement a large-scale Sustainable Green Project aimed at revitalising forest reserves across the state’s three senatorial districts. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed…

Nigerian Don advocates presentation of book on environment to Trump

Editorial TeamOctober 13, 202502 mins

By Archibong Emmanuel CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Grand Patron of Environmental Education and Key note Presenter at Public Presentation and launching of Dr Comfort Agbor of Department of Environmental Education, University of Calabar, Prof. M. E. Inyang-Abia has implored The Special Guest of Honour and Co-founder of Obudu Conservation Centre (OCC) and CEO, Lega C….

Dep. Gov. Odey leads C’River delegation to 80th UN General Assembly

Editorial TeamSeptember 24, 2025September 24, 202504 mins

By Frank Ulom NEW YORK (CONVERSEER) – The Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Dr Peter Odey, has led a delegation from the state to the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80), currently being held in New York, United States. The state delegation includes, High Chief Higgins Peters (Natural Leader of the North) and…

Meta thinks your face is worth $799, Nvidia pledges $100B to OpenAI and trending tech & biz news

Editorial TeamSeptember 24, 2025September 24, 202509 mins

Today we light a candle (or at least queue up Spotify) for Ray Charles Robinson—better known as Ray Charles. The man basically invented soul in the ‘50s, mashing up blues, gospel, and R&B into hits like “Hit the Road Jack” and “Georgia on My Mind.” Without him, half your “Sunday vibes” playlist wouldn’t exist. If…

Cross River Forestry Commission marks 2025 mangrove day with field demonstration

Editorial TeamJuly 27, 202502 mins

Cross River State Forestry Commission (CRSFC) in collaboration with Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), UKPACT, and other environmental stakeholders celebrated the 2025 International Day for the Conservation of Mangrove ecosystems with a massive awareness campaign.

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Germany to face delay in payment of billions in EU climate funding

Editorial TeamJuly 1, 202502 mins

By Marek Majewsky and Doris Pundy, dpa BERLIN (DPA, CONVERSEER) – Germany could receive billions in European Union climate funding later than planned after it missed a deadline for accessing funding worth €5.3 billion ($6.2 billion). The government in Berlin had until Monday to submit a proposal to the European Commission for the newly set…