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Microplastics present in everyday beverages – Study

A groundbreaking new UK study has revealed that microplastics are present in virtually every type of beverage we consume daily – from coffee and...

Microplastics described as planetary emergency, as new study reveals deep ocean contamination

Microplastics are not just an environmental issue –they are a planetary emergency, according to Bengt Rittri, Swedish ecopreneur and founder of Bluewater, a firm...

Concern as scientists discover microplastics in brain arteries

Alarming new scientific findings have sparked a call to action from Swedish water and beverage company Bluewater: We need to urgently investigate the threat...

Disturbing revelation into microplastics crisis in Africa

The sacred Osun River in Nigeria has recorded the highest measured level of microplastics in a river in the world, and researchers are calling...

EU Commission restricts sale of microplastics

The European Commission on Monday, September 25, 2023, restricted the sale of plastic waste and products intentionally releasing microplastics during use, a statement indicated. Plastic...

Group urges Philipines president to ‘clean up‘, act urgently on plastic pollution

“Taking stock of President Marcos’ commitment to solving the Philippines’ problem with plastic pollution and climate change, we urge the President to take immediate...

Bumpy task of tracking microplastics across Africa

“We know that there is serious plastic pollution going on, but what we observed at Osun River was beyond expectation.” Dr Gideon Idowu, an...

Investigation raises concerns over plastic waste accumulation on shores of Africa’s Rift Valley lakes

An investigation into the concentration of microplastics in some Africa Rift Valley lakes has found no traces of microplastics there. However, the plastic wastes...

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Energy firm boosts host communities with N101bn investments

Heritage Energy Operational Services Ltd. (HEOSL) says it committed not less than N101 billion to community development projects across...
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Seplat completes conversion of onshore assets to PIA fiscal regime

Seplat Energy Plc, a Nigerian independent energy company, says its subsidiaries have completed the conversion of their operated onshore...

NNPC reaffirms commitment to peace, responsible energy development in Ogoniland

The Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has reaffirmed the...

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Energy firm boosts host communities with N101bn investments

Heritage Energy Operational Services Ltd. (HEOSL) says it committed...

Seplat completes conversion of onshore assets to PIA fiscal regime

Seplat Energy Plc, a Nigerian independent energy company, says...
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