Tag:Microplastics

Breathing in micro plastics can cause inflammation, damage lungs, study warns

New research has showed that breathing in micro plastics can cause inflammation and damage to the lungs. This potentially increases the risk of respiratory diseases...

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...

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Rising oil prices renew coal debate for African SMEs power

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Navy dismantles illegal refinery in Rivers, recovers 20,000 litres of stolen crude

The Nigerian Navy has deactivated an illegal refining in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State and recovered more...

NCF seeks partnership with students to advance environmental conservation

The Director-General of the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), Dr Joseph Onoja, has called on Nigerian students to partner with...

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