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Today, I am proud to unveil https://environment.kn.gov.ng — the official online gateway of the Kano State Ministry of Environment and Climate Change. This platform marks a decisive leap toward the transparent, citizen-centred governance championed by His Excellency, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, and it underscores our unwavering commitment to building a greener, healthier, and more prosperous Kano. Our new website is far more than a digital brochure; it is a living hub where every resident, business, and partner can engage directly with our work. From real-time air and water-quality indices to a 24/7 portal for reporting environmental and erosion concerns, we are putting actionable information—and the means to act—into the hands of the people we serve. Visitors can explore all ministry programmes, track the progress of our flagship 2025 Five-Million-Tree Planting Campaign, and even join the effort through our volunteer registration page. In line with His Excellency’s vision of job creation and inclusive growth, the site houses a streamlined recruitment portal and a dedicated Public-Private Partnership interface to attract green investment and spur innovation. For researchers, civil-society advocates, and the general public, the full text of the Kano State Environmental Pollution Control Law and its Regulations—in both English and Hausa—is just one click away. And should you need swift assistance, our Quick-Contact desk ensures prompt, accountable responses. This system is another milestone in our broader digital-transformation agenda: empowering communities, safeguarding our natural heritage, and aligning every initiative with the administration’s climate-resilient pathway. I invite all Kano residents and friends of our state to visit the site, explore its features, and become active partners in defending the environment that sustains us. Together, let us turn data into action, commitments into impact, and Kano’s green promise into reality. Dr. Dahir M. Hashim Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Kano State

We know it takes some effort to separate your food and plants into the green bin—but the results are worth it! 🌱 Your food scraps and yard trimmings are made into compost which is used to enhance soil health in gardens, parks, and farms. But it’s only successful if that compost is free of contaminants like plastic. Why else is this important? Separating your food scraps and yard waste from landfill waste is now the law in California. Make sure your green bin is free of contaminants and you’ll be in compliance. Need a reminder to keep plastics out of your green bin? Download a printable sign you can post in your kitchen at www.HealthyCompost.org Funded by a grant from CalRecycle.

🌳 Strengthening South Australia’s Urban Forest. Today, I had the privilege of engaging with some of South Australia’s leading tree experts as part of our ongoing Urban Forest Inquiry. Their insights are invaluable as we strive to enhance and protect our urban tree canopy — and ensure our state has clear, consistent and sensible tree laws that strike the right balance between conservation and practical needs like safety and property protection.

President Joe Biden will use his authority under the Antiquities Act today to designate two new national monuments in California: Chuckwalla National Monument and Sáttítla Highlands National Monument. Together these monuments will add protections for over 800,000 acres of culturally and ecologically significant land. Chuckwalla National Monument protects 620,000 acres of fragile desert ecosystem just south of Joshua Tree National Park. The monument is named for the chuckwalla lizard, a native species found in the region. Establishing this monument will help ensure equitable access to nature for local communities, as well as safeguard biodiversity, wildlife habitat, and critical wildlife migration corridors. The area holds cultural, natural, and spiritual significance for Indigenous peoples and includes the homelands of the Iviatim, Nüwü, Pipa Aha Macav, Kwatsáan, and Maara’yam peoples. Sáttítla Highlands National Monument protects more than 220,000 acres of water-rich and culturally significant land important to the Pit River Nation. The monument comprises the upper reaches of the Medicine Lake Highlands and boasts unique geology formed by volcanoes. The area also serves as a giant freshwater aquifer, storing snowmelt that provides water for millions of Californians. With these designations, President Biden has protected more federal land and waters than any other president, about 674 million acres, and made significant progress toward the national goal of protecting 30 percent of America’s lands and waters by 2030. The establishment of Chuckwalla National Monument also completes the largest corridor of protected lands in the continental United States, according to the White House, which covers nearly 18 million acres stretching approximately 600 miles. This new Moab to Mojave Conservation Corridor protects wildlife habitat and a wide range of natural and cultural resources along the Colorado River, across the Colorado Plateau, and into the deserts of California.

President Joe Biden just designated two new national monuments in California: Chuckwalla National Monument and Sáttítla Highlands National Monument! Together these monuments will add protections for over 800,000 acres of culturally and ecologically significant land. Chuckwalla National Monument protects 620,000 acres of fragile desert ecosystem just south of Joshua Tree National Park. The monument is named for the chuckwalla lizard, a native species found in the region. Establishing this monument will help ensure equitable access to nature for local communities, as well as safeguard biodiversity, wildlife habitat, and critical wildlife migration corridors. The area holds cultural, natural, and spiritual significance for Indigenous peoples and includes the homelands of the Iviatim, Nüwü, Pipa Aha Macav, Kwatsáan, and Maara’yam peoples. With these designations, President Biden has protected more federal land and waters than any other president, about 674 million acres, and made significant progress toward the national goal of protecting 30 percent of America’s lands and waters by 2030. The establishment of Chuckwalla National Monument also completes the largest corridor of protected lands in the continental United States, according to the White House, which covers nearly 18 million acres stretching approximately 600 miles. This new Moab to Mojave Conservation Corridor protects wildlife habitat and a wide range of natural and cultural resources along the Colorado River, across the Colorado Plateau, and into the deserts of California.

In August of this year, the Department of Interior finalized protections for 28 million acres of D1 lands across Alaska, ensuring they will remain intact and healthy for the communities, businesses, Alaskans, and Tribes who use them for hunting, fishing, gathering, and more. More than half of Alaska’s 227 federally recognized Tribal governments, more than 120 businesses, and 145,000 Alaskans and Americans supported the decision. “The Department of Interior’s finalization of these protections is an enormous win for Alaska’s wild salmon, caribou, moose, and everyone who uses D1 lands for hunting, fishing, recreation, job creation, and the continuation of traditional ways of life,” SalmonState Public Lands and Waters Lead Rachel James said about the decision. In the coming year, we will continue to work with Tribes, businesses, and Alaskans to maintain access and use of these iconic lands and resources.

Join the City of Richmond, Republic Services, and Pogo Park this Wednesday, December 18th at Noon in the Richmond City Council Chambers, 440 Civic Center Plaza, to learn about recycling, state and local recycling laws, and free recycling resources. This informational session is open to all ages and is a great opportunity to enhance recycling and sustainability knowledge. Sign up for the event on Eventbrite to secure your spot! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/richmond-training-refresher-on-the-road-to-zero-tickets-1088275183369?aff=oddtdtcreator In-person attendees will receive FREE Zero Waste gear (limited supply)! Spanish Translation, childcare, and food will be provided. Help spread the word and join us in taking steps toward a more sustainable future! For questions, please contact Valerie Li at valerie_li@ci.richmond.ca.us or (510) 621-1554

It's #NationalRecyclingWeek and we want to help make recycling easier for you! 💪Thank you for taking the time to sort your household waste and make a difference to our Queensland Environment! ♻ If you're not sure what can and can't go in the recycling, here are 5 common materials that you can keep in mind: ♻️ Paper and cardboard (e.g. office paper, egg cartons, toilet rolls, magazines) ♻️ Glass (e.g. sauce and jam jars, sauce and juice bottles) ♻️ Hard plastics (e.g., milk bottles, yoghurt tubs, shampoo bottles) ♻️ Steel (e.g. food tins, baby formula tins) ♻️ Aluminium (e.g. foil scrunched into a fist-sized ball, empty aerosol sprays, drink cans). Remember to keep these items loose in your yellow lid bin, not in a bag. Recycling capabilities vary by council. 📱 Still unsure of an item? Recycle Mate offers quick, reliable recycling information specific to your council. Simply scan or look up items you’re uncertain about. #QueenslandEnvironment #LetsGetItSorted