Tag:Air pollution

Pollution

Ekiti set to start emission test on vehicles, generators

Ekiti State Government says it is set to commence emission test on vehicles, generators, as well as other petrol and diesel engines in the...

Michael Simire - April 18, 2021

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Ogun community chokes on soot as Chinese recycling firm burns used tyres

Over the last three years, different night comes with the same concern for residents of Orimerunmu community in Ibafo under Ifo Obafemi-Owode Local Government...

Michael Simire - March 27, 2021

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Almost all of South Korea shrouded with yellow dust blowing in from China

Almost all parts of South Korea were blanketed on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 by a massive yellow dust storm originating from the inland deserts...

Michael Simire - March 16, 2021

Pollution

Kano to install air monitoring equipment in motor parks to check pollution

The Kano State Government has concluded arrangements to install air monitoring equipment in motor parks, to control pollution and protect the environment, according to...

Michael Simire - February 21, 2021

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Atmospheric research centre calls for consistency in air quality research

The Centre for Atmospheric Research, National Space Research and Development Agency (CAR-NASRDA), has called on government to support consistent research on air quality for...

Michael Simire - February 15, 2021

Pollution

U.S. diplomatic mission launches air quality monitors to track pollution in Lagos, Abuja

U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Beth Leonard, has unveiled the U.S. Consulate’s reference-grade Air Quality Monitor, effectively linking Nigeria to air quality index information...

Michael Simire - January 25, 2021

Pollution

Air pollution killed nearly 5,000 people in Afghanistan in 2020

Nearly 5,000 people died in Afghanistan due to air pollution in 2020, the health ministry told dpa. They died due to respiratory and heart diseases...

Michael Simire - January 13, 2021

Pollution