Monthly Archives: July, 2018

Exposure to farm-use pesticides, chemicals detrimental to human health

The Director of Technical Services Network at the National Environment Agency has disclosed that exposure to pesticides and chemicals in farmlands, rice-fields and gardens...

China donates meteorological equipment to Namibia

Meteorological equipment worth $2.4 million donated by China were handed over to Namibia at an event on Thursday, July 5, 2018. Namibia received 10 sets...

Pope Francis, environmental leaders forge vision for global action

Environmental leaders, activists and advocates gathered at the Vatican City on Thursday, July 5, 2018 with Pope Francis to kick off a two-day Vatican-organised...

Shell commences investigation of oil spill in Bayelsa community

The Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) says a Joint Investigation Visit (JIV) to Aghoro community in Bayelsa State is underway to investigate the cause...

How illegal bunkering hurts the environment

The General Manager, Policy, Government and Public Affairs, Chevron Nigeria Ltd., Mr Esimaje Brikinn, said illegal bunkering has continued to cause significant damage to...

Cement manufacturers urge climate action

The World Cement Association (WCA) is urging industry members to increase efforts to adopt new technologies quickly and at scale to reduce its CO2...

Niger’s Suleja council spends N13m monthly on waste evacuation to prevent flooding

Suleja Local Government Area of Niger State says it spends N13.5 million monthly on waste disposal to prevent flooding in the area. Alhaji Abdullahi Maje,...

Australia’s reptiles threatened by invasive species, climate change – IUCN

Australia’s unique reptiles – including lizards and snakes – face severe threats from invasive species and climate change, with 7% of them threatened with...

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WWF Africa marks 20 years of Earth Hour with call for renewed environmental action

WWF Africa has commemorated 20 years of Earth Hour, celebrating two decades of global and African-led action to protect...
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10 key takeaways that explain the global waste crisis

Solid waste is one of the most visible by-products of human prosperity - and one of the most underestimated...

‘Reducing demand’ identified a complementary strategy to combat illegal wildlife trade 

Demand for wildlife products supplied through illegal trade supply chains continues to place significant pressure on many wild species....

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WWF Africa marks 20 years of Earth Hour with call for renewed environmental action

WWF Africa has commemorated 20 years of Earth Hour,...

10 key takeaways that explain the global waste crisis

Solid waste is one of the most visible by-products...