COMBATING CLIMATE CHANGE AND ITS IMPACT IN NIGERIA
Climate change is a global issue that calls for urgent attention. Nigeria happens to be one of the most vulnerable countries to the harshest impacts of climate change. As a nation, we feel the burden of climate change in our everyday lives, whether directly or indirectly. Causes of climate change in Nigeria Climate change is […]
CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT AND ITS IMPACT ON LEARNING
A large amount of a child’s time is spent in a school classroom. The classroom is where children gain an understanding of their place in the world and the gifts that they have to offer it. It is where the student develop what they want their future to look like, as well as knowledge the […]
LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE, BUT LOVE IT MORE WITH CLEANER AIR
Air pollution is a serious issue in Nigeria and to countries around the world. Every year, air pollution causes severe damage to human health and the environment. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), ambient air pollution is the greatest environmental risk to health – causing premature deaths worldwide. Air pollution affects human health by […]
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY – BEAT PLASTIC POLLUTION
June 6 has long been the world environment day. Friends of The Environment (FOTE), in collaboration with the Conservation Club of Federal Science and Technical College(FSTC), Yaba and West African Seasoning Company Limited organized a symposium to commemorate the world environment day. During the lecture, the chairperson of FOTE, Engr. Mrs. Joanna Olu Maduka, emphasized […]
We’ll Phase out Plastic Bottles in 2023 – Lagos Government
The Lagos state government says it plans to phase out the use of plastic bottles in the state by 2023. Mr Adebola Shabi, the Special Adviser to Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode on Cleaner Lagos Initiative (CLI), made the disclosure in Lagos. Shabi said that plastic bottles, also known as pet bottles, needed to be phased out […]
Drought – A Natural Disaster Related to Famine
The effect of drought cannot be overemphasized. We all know its negative impact on crops and land in general. For those that don’t, we would be shedding more light on this topic today. Drought is associated with extended absence of rainfall. It is categorized as a season in weather condition where short rainfall is witnessed […]