Sadiya Mukhtar

☼Climate action & Environment | ☼Member of the Youth constituency of the UNFCCC | ☼Sustainable Development Goals | Youth Leadership Debate Competition Finalist

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Not every important conversation is public.

CISD recently visited the @hbsNigeria as discussions continue around Phase 2 of our debt project.

Still building work that helps citizens understand the numbers shaping their lives.

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@CISDNigeria @NoaNigeria 👏👏👏👏CISD to the world

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You can't build a nation with people who don't know they belong to it. That's why our partnership with @NOANigeria matters.

Rights. Identity. Responsibility.

Especially for young people. @CISDNigeria is in the room and we're staying.

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A wholesome thread on Simple Ideas can have big Impacts.🧵

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So, what’s your take? Are wildfires a natural disaster we can’t control, or are they a wake-up call to take climate action seriously?

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When we think of fire, we usually picture destruction. But did you know that fires can sometimes be good? Forest fires, for instance, can clear out dead vegetation, make room for new plants to grow, and even help certain seeds germinate.

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The next time you hear about a wildfire, remember: it’s more than just about the fire—it’s about what it means for our planet, our future, and the people caught in its path.

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Wildfires are a natural phenomenon, but human activities and climate change have turned them into a global crisis. By understanding how they start, how they spread, and how they’re connected to our changing climate, we can take steps to reduce their impact.

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On average, wildfires in the United States burn about 3 million hectares of land every year. That’s roughly the size of Kano State in Nigeria. Think about that—an area that size consumed by fire every single year.  

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🔥What’s fueling those devastating wildfires we keep hearing about?

Just last week, a massive wildfire broke out in Southern California, devastating thousands of acres. But why do some fires become unstoppable, and what can we do about it?

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Scientists believe we need to remove 10bn tons of CO₂ every year to prevent catastrophic climate impacts. Carbon capture is a strategy that aims to take CO₂ out of the air before it causes more harm.  
But how does it work? Let’s break it down.
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We pump 50 billion tons of CO₂ into the air every year. Can technology really vacuum it out and save the planet? Discover the truth about carbon capture and what it means for our future.

Read Episode 9 of my Climate Change Simplified series 👇

https://t.co/eX3s90po7e

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Extreme weather events often force people to leave their homes. Agriculture is no different—it’s caught in a two-way relationship with climate change.  

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Plus, animal farming produces 65% of the world’s nitrous oxide emissions, which is nearly 300 times more powerful than CO2. While some argue we should eat less meat to reduce these emissions, farmers are working on ways to make livestock farming more sustainable.

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Did you know animal farming alone accounts for 16.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions? Cows, for instance, release methane during digestion, a gas far more potent than carbon dioxide in trapping heat.

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Dr. Lewis Ziska, a plant physiologist, summed it up well: “Climate change poses significant challenges to crop production, emphasizing the need for resilient cropping systems.”

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When crops fail and livestock suffer, food prices rise, and vulnerable communities can’t afford what they need. Staple crops like which millions depend on, are especially at risk. If we don’t address these challenges, feeding a growing global population will become even harder.