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Pollution

About 6 billion pounds of garbage end up in ocean yearly – Don

Prof Nasiru Abdus-Salam of the Department of Chemistry, University of Ilorin, has said that about 6 billion pounds of garbage, mainly plastics, end up...

Michael Simire - February 3, 2023

Marine

Ivorian minister underlines need to protect coastal, marine environment

The Minister of Sanitation, Environment and Sustainable Development of Côte d'Ivoire has called on African states to put value to the coastal and marine environment...

admin - March 30, 2017

Marine

Invisible plastic particles a major source of ocean pollution – Study

Tiny plastic particles washed off products such as synthetic clothes and car tyres could contribute up to 30% of the “plastic soup” polluting the...

admin - February 21, 2017

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Disaster Risk ManagementApril 3, 2025

Imo lawmakers advocate flood prevention measures

The Imo State House of Assembly on Thursday, April 3, 2025, urged relevant government agencies to take proactive measures...

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Climate ChangeApril 3, 2025

Tropical forests struggling to keep pace with climate change – Researcher

Tropical forests in the Americas are struggling to keep pace with climate change, sparking concerns about their long-term survival,...

CoverApril 3, 2025

Gombe to experience 107 to 140 days of rainfall, says NiMet

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has said that, in 2025, the length of rainy season in Gombe State is...

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Disaster Risk ManagementApril 3, 2025

Imo lawmakers advocate flood prevention measures

The Imo State House of Assembly on Thursday, April...

Climate ChangeApril 3, 2025

Tropical forests struggling to keep pace with climate change – Researcher

Tropical forests in the Americas are struggling to keep...