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Activists react as wildfire smoke shuts down US schools, cancels games

Smoke from Canadian wildfires on Thursday, June 8, 2023, drifted south, blanketing cities in thick, yellow haze along the US East coast that has forced...

Michael Simire - June 9, 2023

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Ozone pollution increases cardiovascular disease hospitalisations

Exceeding the World Health Organisation (WHO) ozone limit is associated with increases in hospital admissions for heart attack, heart failure and stroke, says a...

Michael Simire - March 10, 2023

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Nigeria unveils new programmes to curb air pollution

The Federal Government on Monday, January 23, 2023, inaugurated new programmes to curb air pollution largely caused by the transport sector in the country. The...

Michael Simire - January 23, 2023

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No compensation for individuals ill from air pollution – EU court

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) on Thursday, December 22, 2022, ruled that a person who falls ill because of polluted air cannot claim...

Michael Simire - December 22, 2022

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Air pollution: Sources and implications on health, environment

Air pollution is a major driver of global death, contributing to about 11.65% of deaths. It is one of the leading causes of death...

Michael Simire - November 27, 2022

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Pollution: EU reports 238,000 premature deaths in 2020

The European Environment Agency (EEA) says no fewer than 238,000 people in the European Union died prematurely in 2020 due to exposure to airborne...

Michael Simire - November 24, 2022

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Do more to reduce rising air pollution, thoracic society urges govt

Nigerian Thoracic Society (NTS) has urged governments at all levels to do more to stem the tide of air pollution in the country. The society...

Michael Simire - November 21, 2022

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When stakeholders explored interplay of climate change, air pollution on health

As the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies was celebrated on September 7, 2022, under the theme: “The Air We Share”, a...

Michael Simire - October 13, 2022

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PollutionJune 9, 2023

Activists react as wildfire smoke shuts down US schools, cancels games

Smoke from Canadian wildfires on Thursday, June 8, 2023, drifted south, blanketing cities in thick, yellow haze along the US...

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CoverJune 9, 2023

World Ocean Day: Experts call for urgent action to curb marine litter

An appeal has gone to mankind to adopt an attitudinal change from indiscriminately disposing plastic wastes and other forms...

Renewable EnergyJune 8, 2023

Renewable energy to create conducive environment for businesses – OGFZA

Managing Director (MD), of Oil and Gas Free Zone Authority (OGFZA), Sen. Tijjani Kaura, says renewable energy will create...

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PollutionJune 9, 2023

Activists react as wildfire smoke shuts down US schools, cancels games

Smoke from Canadian wildfires on Thursday, June 8, 2023, drifted...

CoverJune 9, 2023

World Ocean Day: Experts call for urgent action to curb marine litter

An appeal has gone to mankind to adopt an...