Super El Niño: Effects on Nigeria’s Weather, Health and Agriculture
The heat can become difficult to ignore. From sweating more than usual to feeling exhausted after spending time outdoors, unusually…
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Extended Producer Responsibility: Why Sustainable Product Design Matters
Plastic waste management is often discussed in terms of what consumers should do after using a product. People are encouraged…
A Flood Warning Is Only Useful If We Prepare for It
Knowing that a flood may occur is not the same as being prepared for one. Each year, flood forecasts identify…
How Did Plastic Waste Become Such a Huge Environmental Problem?
There was a time when plastic was not a dominant part of everyday life. This was not necessarily because people…
Plastic Changed the World. Now We Have to Change How We Use It
Imagine going through an entire day without touching a plastic item. No plastic bottle. No nylon bag. No sachet water….
When Pollution Becomes Normal: The Role of Social Behaviour in Environmental Protection
Environmental pollution is often discussed in terms of waste-management systems, infrastructure, government policies and enforcement. But another factor can influence…
There Is No Place Called “Away”: Where Does Our Waste Go?
We use the phrase “throw it away” so casually that it is easy to forget that there is no place…
Water Pollution Does Not Stop Where It Starts
Pollution may begin in one location, but its effects do not necessarily remain there. Water moves continuously through the environment….
Microplastics in Bottled Water: What Do We Know About the Tiny Particles?
A bottle of water may look perfectly clear, but studies have found that bottled water can contain particles that are…
Why Separating Waste at Source Matters
In many homes, offices, schools and public spaces, different types of waste are often placed in the same bin. Food…