Tag:Air pollution

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No compensation for individuals ill from air pollution – EU court

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) on Thursday, December 22, 2022, ruled that a person who falls ill because of polluted air cannot claim...

Michael Simire - December 22, 2022

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Air pollution: Sources and implications on health, environment

Air pollution is a major driver of global death, contributing to about 11.65% of deaths. It is one of the leading causes of death...

Michael Simire - November 27, 2022

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Pollution: EU reports 238,000 premature deaths in 2020

The European Environment Agency (EEA) says no fewer than 238,000 people in the European Union died prematurely in 2020 due to exposure to airborne...

Michael Simire - November 24, 2022

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Do more to reduce rising air pollution, thoracic society urges govt

Nigerian Thoracic Society (NTS) has urged governments at all levels to do more to stem the tide of air pollution in the country. The society...

Michael Simire - November 21, 2022

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When stakeholders explored interplay of climate change, air pollution on health

As the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies was celebrated on September 7, 2022, under the theme: “The Air We Share”, a...

Michael Simire - October 13, 2022

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Stakeholders devise strategies to improve Lagos air quality

Challenges bordering air quality in the city of Lagos dominated discussions among participants at a forum held recently at the instance of the International...

Michael Simire - October 2, 2022

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Air pollution: LASEPA, LSMOH partner UrbanBetter on ‘Cityzens4CleanAir’ campaign

In a bid to protect the Lagos environment and welfare of residents, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) and Lagos State Ministry of...

Michael Simire - September 7, 2022

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Air quality sinks as climate change accelerates

An anticipated rise in the frequency, intensity and duration of heatwaves and an associated increase in wildfires this century is likely to worsen air...

Michael Simire - September 7, 2022

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