While the society waits for better government policies geared towards environmental sustainability, the individual can take baby steps that can amount to long strides over time if done with consistency. To some extent, the society is a reflection of the individuals in it. This implies that people with healthy living … Continue reading →

Stamping out poverty in all its forms remains a herculean feat. While the number of people living in extreme poverty dropped by more than half between 1990 and 2015 – from 1.9 billion to 836 million, thanks in part to the Millenium Development Goals – too many are still struggling … Continue reading →

Flood has been a part of life at all ends of the earth, they occur in forests, cliffs, and even deserts. Flood mostly occurs during rainy season. This Article will examine the causes, effects and prevention of floods. The main cause of flooding is when it rains consistently for days. … Continue reading →

“Renewables are a central pillar of SDG7 and they represent one of the most effective and economical means available in the pursuit of universal energy access” – Rabia Ferroukhi, Deputy Director of Knowledge Policy and Finance, International Renewable Energy Agency. Nations both developed and underdeveloped are coming to the realisation … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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, … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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. … Continue reading →

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, … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →