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Over 1,000 tons of mismanaged plastics removed from polluted coastlines

Through a certified plastic credit system, an initiative known as TONTOTON says it was able to remove over 1,000 tons of mismanaged plastic wastes...

Group urges Philippines president to address plastic waste pollution

Toxic and waste watchdog group, BAN Toxics, has urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines to address the country’s crisis on plastic, toxic,...

Global plastic waste set to almost triple by 2060, says OECD

The amount of plastic waste produced globally is on track to almost triple by 2060, with around half ending up in landfill and less...

Semi-finalists of Strand Three of Afri-Plastics Challenge emerge

Nesta Challenges has announced the semi-finalists of “Promoting Change”, the final strand of the Afri-Plastics Challenge. The Challenge aims to reduce marine plastics in...

World Health Day: Firm raises awareness of poor waste disposal

Management consulting firm, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Nigeria, has raised awareness for the environmental, health and climate impact of improper waste disposal in drainages,...

Stakeholders explore how varsities can tackle plastic pollution

Some stakeholders on environmental pollution on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, in Ibadan, Oyo State, gathered to discuss how universities can drive a thriving ecosystem...

Plastic pollution: Nations commit to develop legally binding agreement

Heads of State, Ministers of environment and other representatives from 175 nations have endorsed a historic resolution at the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-5) in...

UN report assesses risk of plastic pollution to migratory species

A report on plastic pollution and migratory species launched on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, during the fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly...

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Nigeria, UNIDO unveil $175m partnership for economic transformation

The Federal Government of Nigeria and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) have signed a $175 million Programme...
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Average person will be 16% poorer if world warms by 2C – Study

A recent study by Australian researchers has found that global warming could affect wealth much more than we thought. The...

‘Disaster warnings, climate response jeopardised’ – House leaders debate Trump-Musk attacks on NOAA

Expectations are high as House Natural Resources Committee leaders on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, host an issues forum to...

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Nigeria, UNIDO unveil $175m partnership for economic transformation

The Federal Government of Nigeria and the United Nations...

Average person will be 16% poorer if world warms by 2C – Study

A recent study by Australian researchers has found that...