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Microplastics contaminate deepest part of world’s ocean – Study

The deepest part of the world’s ocean and its hadal bottom waters have been polluted by microplastics, according to a study published in Geochemical...

Beijing issues yellow alert for heavy air pollution

Beijing issued a yellow alert on Friday, November 30, 2018 for heavy air pollution as a round of smog will hit the city at...

China pollution cover-ups tagged ‘extremely stupid’

Attempts by Chinese companies and local governments to conceal pollution violations are “extremely stupid” and will not succeed, China’s environment ministry said on Friday,...

Pollution: Society seeks legislation on environmental degradation

The Nigerian Thoracic Society (NTS) has appealed to the National Assembly to enact law that would curb unwholesome activities of oil companies about environmental...

Netherlands urges Nigeria to expedite action on Ogoni cleanup

The Netherland Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Robert Petri, has urged the Federal Government to immediately commence the cleanup exercise of Ogoniland before the 2019...

Ogun seals factory for environmental infractions

The Ogun State Government says it has sealed a factory in Ososa, Odogbolu Local Government Area of the state, over environmental infractions. Commissioner for Environment,...

Worry as toxic dioxins found in toys, recycled plastic products

A study released on Friday, November 23, 2018 and titled: “Toxic Soup: Dioxins in Plastic Toys” shows high levels of toxic brominated dioxins in...

Sperm whale washed up in Indonesia had plastic bottles, bags in stomach

A sperm whale found dead in a national park in Indonesia had nearly six kilogrammes (13.2 lbs) of plastic waste, including 115 cups, in...

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CSOs make case for protection of Cross River’s mangrove by forestry laws

A civil society organisation (CSO), We the People, has stressed the need for the Cross River’s mangrove forests to...
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NESREA seals Dai Jin Jia Quarry over environmental violations

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has sealed Dai Jin Jia Quarry, Aco Village, Airport Road,...

World Seagrass Day: Five ways seagrasses boost biodiversity

Seagrasses are one of the most widespread marine ecosystems on Earth, covering around 300,000 square kilometres of seabed in 159...

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CSOs make case for protection of Cross River’s mangrove by forestry laws

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