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Monthly Archives: April, 2018

Scientists want government to legislate regulation of plastic pollution

Some scientists have urged the Federal Government to legislate regulation of plastic pollution toward achieving environmental sustainability. The scientists, who gave the advice on Monday,...

Lawmakers laud discovery of plastic-decomposing enzymes

Some members of the Global Legislators Organisation for a Balanced Environment (GLOBE), Nigeria Chapter, have lauded reports that enzyme that could decompose plastics have...

Hong Kong fish feeding on plastic pose possible toxic risk – Greenpeace

Sixty per cent of Hong Kong’s commonly eaten grey-mullet fish contain large quantities of microplastic, with some ingesting 80 pieces, a report by environmental-activist...

Asia-Pacific delegates share commitment to preserving rainforests for climate

Over 1,200 participants from over 40 countries across Asia-Pacific commenced a three-day meeting on Monday, April 23, 2018 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, to foster cooperation...

Earth Day: Google Doodle delivers message, Apple unveils iPhone recycling robot

Two major information and communications bigwigs used the occasion of the 2018 Earth Day, observed on Sunday, April 22, to express their commitment towards...

States defy paucity of funds, devise ways to supply water to residents

In the face of dwindling resources amid other challenges, some state governments are still expending huge funds on water projects so as to provide potable water...

We depend on private boreholes for water, residents of south-east states say

Many residents of Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo states in the South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria say they largely depend on private boreholes...

Water: Lagos designs master plan as south-south stakeholders list challenges

The Lagos State Water Corporation (LWC) says it has designed a master plan to ensure adequate and interrupted water supply to the residents. The Managing...

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GCF announces commitment to mobilise $100m for Chad

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has announced an accelerated programme of action in support of the government of Chad's...
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Climate action can be one of the world’s biggest job creators

We are in the midst of a great economic shift - one that will shape livelihoods and growth for...

NLNG cuts Nigeria’s gas flaring to below 12%, eyes further expansion

Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has reduced Nigeria’s gas flaring from about 62 per cent to less than 12 per...

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GCF announces commitment to mobilise $100m for Chad

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has announced an accelerated...

Climate action can be one of the world’s biggest job creators

We are in the midst of a great economic...
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