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Pollution

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...
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Gender

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,...
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Waste Management

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...
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Waste Management

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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Health

Climate change: Plants can be used to purify environment – Biologist

Prof. Abdullahi AbdulRahman of the Department of Plant Biology, University of Ilorin, says plants can be used as efficient cleaning system for the environment. AbdulRahman...
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Sustainable Devpt

Govt seeks to minimise impact of mining on environment

The Federal Ministries of Solid Minerals Development and Environment are taking collaborative steps to ensure that mining operations in the country have minimal adverse...
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Climate Change

Climate Change Act and future of Nigeria’s environment

This is as the global community has come to terms with the reality of the impact of the climate change on humanity and the...
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Pollution

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...
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IWD 2026: EBID, ASKY, Plan International Togo in ‘Girls in Aviation Day’ empowerment initiative

The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), in partnership with ASKY Airlines and Plan International Togo, hosted the...
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Human Welfare

Group to South Africans on Human Rights Day: You matter, you can make a difference

As South Africa prepares to commemorate Human Rights Day 2026, The Green Connection is reminding citizens – especially those who may...
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Reactions trail Brazil’s plan to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 67% by 2035

The Brazilian government launched the Climate Plan on Monday, March 16, 2026, in Brasília, a document that guides both the...

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Gender

IWD 2026: EBID, ASKY, Plan International Togo in ‘Girls in Aviation Day’ empowerment initiative

The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), in...
Human Welfare

Group to South Africans on Human Rights Day: You matter, you can make a difference

As South Africa prepares to commemorate Human Rights Day...