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Monthly Archives: May, 2019

Marine plastic litter concerns dominate discussions at BRS COPs

The 2019 meetings of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm (BRS) Conventions wrapped up the first week with discussions...

ENDENET, Global Greengrants Fund boost journalists’ capacity on reporting climate change

A not-for-profit outfit, the Lagos-based EnviroNews Development Network (ENDENET), in collaboration with an international public charity, Global Greengrants Fund, has deepened the knowledge of 12 journalists...

Fadina charges EnviroNews, performs formal launch

“As you look into the future to appreciate that knowledge is at the heart of Nigeria's and Africa's development, you must join the Global Agenda for...

Why Nigeria needs authenticated framework to boost renewable energy

Experts who gathered a week ago in Lagos to address issues related to the nation’s power generation challenges have been discussing the need for an authenticated...

Students reject GMOs, seek promotion of indigenous farming systems

The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) in collaboration with the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Benin, Edo State on April 30, 2019 organised a Dialogue...

BRS COPs: Govts agree to global ban on water pollutant

Governments at the 9th Conference of the Parties (SC COP9) of the Stockholm Convention on Friday, May 3, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland agreed to a...

Death toll rises to 87 in South Africa floods

The South African authorities on Friday, May 3, 2019 revised the death toll from the recent flooding to 87, up from the previous 70. The widespread...

Climate extremes play significant role in global crop yield, says study

Extreme climate events such as drought, heatwaves and floods is responsible for 18 per cent to 43 per cent of variation in global major crop yields, a global...

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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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