Plastic Bottles: A Few Minutes of Use, A Long Environmental Legacy
A plastic bottle may be used for only a few minutes before being discarded, but its presence in the environment…
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Expert Calls for Stronger Laws to Tackle Recurring Floods in Ekiti
A water resources management expert, Michael Ale, has called on the Ekiti State Government to strengthen its laws and institutions…
The Air We Breathe: Nigeria’s Growing Urban Air Pollution Challenge
Air pollution is one of the major environmental challenges facing urban communities, yet unlike plastic waste or contaminated water, its…
The Pollution We Cannot See: Understanding Noise Pollution in Urban Communities
Pollution is often associated with things that can be seen, such as plastic waste, smoke and contaminated water. But another…
Greenhouse Gases and Climate Change: How Emissions Are Changing Our Environment
Greenhouse gases and climate change affecting the environment
When Plastic Becomes Food: The Threat of Plastic Pollution to Seabirds
For a seabird searching for food across the ocean, a floating piece of plastic can sometimes resemble prey or other…
Why Do Public Spaces Become Dirty So Quickly?
Many Nigerians take pride in keeping their homes clean and maintaining their private surroundings. Yet, the condition of streets, markets,…
Beyond the Rain: How Poor Waste Disposal Worsens Urban Flooding in Nigeria
Heavy rainfall is often identified as the main cause of flooding, but across many urban communities in Nigeria, the impact…
Sachet Water and Nigeria’s Growing Plastic Waste Challenge
Sachet water has become a common source of drinking water for millions of Nigerians, largely because it is affordable, portable…
Noise pollution in Ibadan: A growing problem many residents still overlook
When conversations around environmental pollution come up, most people immediately think of flooding, poor waste disposal, blocked drainage channels, or…