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While some chemical pollutants reducing in the environment, new ones keep popping up – Study

A comprehensive global study of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) – health-endangering chemicals that stay in the environment over decades and longer – confirms they...

How smart is `Climate Smart Agriculture’ to environment, food security?

With the impact of climate change being felt on food systems around the world, and with the contribution of agriculture to global emissions also...

New award celebrates excellence in population, health, environment reporting in Africa

The USAID-funded Building Capacity for Integrated Family Planning and Reproductive Health and Population, Environment and Development Action (BUILD Project) on Wednesday, April 17, 2024,...

SA groups in court to protect environment against TotalEnergies exploratory drilling

In a bid to defend the oceans and to ensure sustainable livelihoods for coastal communities, The Green Connection and Natural Justice have approached a...

Crawfish could transfer ionic lithium from their environment into food chain – Study

From cell phones to watches to electric cars, lithium-ion rechargeable batteries power a plethora of devices. The increased use of this technology means more...

Intersectionality of chemicals, environment, gender rights discussed in Women’s Day webinar

Environmental group, BAN Toxics, held a webinar on Friday, March 8, 2024, as the world celebrates International Women’s Day. Speakers from the academe, science,...

Sachet and PET bottles ban: Implications for environment, unemployment

Iya Semiu, as she is popularly called, sits in her makeshift shop at Jabi garage, a bustling motor park in Abuja metropolis, displaying her...

Ban on single-use plastics: Good for environment, bad for business?

On Jan. 21, 2024, the Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, announced the ban on the usage and...

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31 fatalities as ‘undiagnosed disease’ breaks out in DR Congo

Between October 24 and December 5, 2024, Panzi health zone in Kwango Province of Democratic Republic of the Congo...
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Campaigners commence flagship Africa Week for Mercury-Free Dentistry

The World Alliance for Mercury-Free Dentistry (WAFMD) will on Monday, December 9, 2024, kick off a week-long flagship Africa...

NiMet forecasts three-day haziness, cloudiness across Nigeria

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted hazy and cloudy weather activities from Monday, December 9 to Wednesday, December...

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31 fatalities as ‘undiagnosed disease’ breaks out in DR Congo

Between October 24 and December 5, 2024, Panzi health...

Campaigners commence flagship Africa Week for Mercury-Free Dentistry

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