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Concern as US set to repeal conclusion that greenhouse gases warm the planet, threaten health

The White House has announced that the US Environmental and Protection Agency (EPA) will on Thursday, February 12, 2026, repeal the “endangerment finding,” a scientific conclusion...

Govt raises alarm over health risks of greenhouse gas emissions

The Federal Government of Nigeria has raised the alarm over the growing burden of respiratory illnesses, cardiovascular conditions, and other environmental-related diseases linked to...

Group trains journalists on health, climate benefits of plant-focused diet

The Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI), in collaboration with Foodjustice, on Thursday, January 15, 2026, offered training to Nigerian journalists in Lagos, on effective reporting...

Front-of-package labels: A vital tool for a healthier Nigeria

Nigeria is grappling with a rising tide of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and hypertension. These illnesses are often closely tied...

Faith meets health: Fighting breast cancer through awareness of risks including environmental factors

Every October, the world goes pink – a symbolic reminder of the ongoing fight against breast cancer. Across countries and communities, survivors, advocates, and...

Only seven out of 36 states have implemented 80% of their budget for health – BudgIT

BudgIT, a civic tech non-profit organisation, says only seven states implemented more than 80 per cent of their health budgets in 2024. This was highlighted at the...

Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Conserving health, heritage, livelihoods for World Wildlife Day 2026

Medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) are essential for both human health and well-being and ecological balance. These plants form the foundation of many traditional...

Emmanuel Harawa: When climate change threatens health

Climate change is no longer a distant threat - it is here with us, and in Malawi, its scars are everywhere, writes Emmanuel Harawa From Cyclone...

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Breathing in micro plastics can cause inflammation, damage lungs, study warns

New research has showed that breathing in micro plastics can cause inflammation and damage to the lungs. This potentially increases...
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Pollution: Groups unveil Nigeria Plastic Brand Audit Report

The Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) and the Break Free From Plastic Movement (BFFP) on Tuesday launched the...

ACReSAL supports 2,000 Gombe farmers with climate-resilient seeds

No fewer than 2071 farmers in Gombe State have benefited from the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project in...

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Breathing in micro plastics can cause inflammation, damage lungs, study warns

New research has showed that breathing in micro plastics...

Pollution: Groups unveil Nigeria Plastic Brand Audit Report

The Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) and the...
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