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….
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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…
Your Wardrobe Has an Environmental Footprint
When people think about environmental pollution, images of plastic waste, smoke-filled streets and polluted waterways often come to mind. Clothing…
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…
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…