World Environment Day Archives

World Environment Day: Plastic toxicants causing miscarriage, cancer, report says

The Minderoo-Monaco Commission on Plastics and Human Health have found that toxic chemicals in plastics are increasing the risk of miscarriages, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and cancers. In a report published

World Environment Day: NGO launches campaign to help protect Nigeria’s marine life from plastic pollution

The Wild Africa Fund, on Monday, launched a month-long campaign to raise awareness about the threats of plastic pollution and its impact on oceans and marine wildlife. World Environment Day

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FG: We’re developing new framework to help Nigerians adapt to climate change

Mohammad Abubakar, minister of environment, says the federal government is developing a framework that will help Nigerians adapt to the impact of climate change. Abubakar said this at a conference

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World Environment Day: Revisiting bill to ban plastic bags in Nigeria

Two years ago, the house of representatives passed a bill banning plastic bags in Nigeria. The bill provided a penalty of N500,000 fine or three years jail term for offenders

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