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EHCON declares public health emergency over emissions-related diseases

The Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) has declared a public health emergency over environmental diseases linked to greenhouse gas emissions nationwide. The council’s Registrar...

CEPI’s 100-day mission to protect Africa from climate-driven epidemics – Official

The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) is advocating for a critical initiative to protect Africa from the risk of epidemics fueled by climate...

Govt urges effective hand washing to curtail spread of diseases

The Federal Government of Nigeria has called for effective hand washing practice to curtail the spread of diseases in the country. Dr Iziaq Salako, Minister...

Heat wave: Experts proffer measures to prevent diseases

Health experts in Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu states have proffered solutions to prevent and contain diseases associated with the current heat waves. They spoke in...

Govt says 25% of diseases in Nigeria caused by mycotoxins

The Minister of State for Environment, Sharon Ikeazor, has said that 25 per cent of diseases in Nigeria are caused by mycotoxins. Ikeazor said this...

Environmental sanitation key requirement for prevention of diseases – NYSC

The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim, has identified environmental sanitation as one of the key requirements for...

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Book dispels five misconceptions about carbon pricing

Gradually increasing the price of fossil fuels is considered a key element of effective climate policy – and yet...
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Concern as US set to repeal conclusion that greenhouse gases warm the planet, threaten health

The White House has announced that the US Environmental and Protection Agency (EPA) will on Thursday, February 12, 2026, repeal the...

UNESCO, Onewater announce winners of Global Walk of Water Photography contest

From spiritual rituals to the struggle for survival, a global photography contest lays bare the intimate connection between water...

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Book dispels five misconceptions about carbon pricing

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Concern as US set to repeal conclusion that greenhouse gases warm the planet, threaten health

The White House has announced that the US Environmental and Protection...
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