RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR: IMPACT OF THE WAR ON THE ENVIRONMENT The Russia-Ukraine war could be traced back to 2014 where there has been exchange of hostilities along the Eastern-Ukrainian boarder. The conflict resulted in the annexation of Crimea and the war in Donbas. Hostilities since then has remained controlled up until 24 February 2022 when there was … Read more
What is Waste? There are several human activities that have led to the production of wastes. Every home, industry, school, hospital and other commercial places produce different kinds of wastes on a daily basis. As defined under the Environment Protection Act 1993, Waste is any discarded, rejected, abandoned, unwanted or surplus matter, whether or not … Read more
Energy is the mainstay of any civilized society. The systematic conversion of energy through various stages has enhanced growth and generally improved human comfort. The key role energy plays in industrial development affects a nation’s Gross Domestic Product index and its consumption is generally accepted as an index for measuring the nation’s economic development. … Read more
Air pollution has taken a significant toll on the health of our planet considering the adverse effect on the environment and human health. The rising cases are alarming and if not properly checked, could become a major cause of the increase in mortality rate of all living things. Research by the World Health Organization … Read more
I am Egbuchulam chiweta onyejebechukwu Favour. I was born in August 25th. I hail from Ndoni Egbema, Rivers state. I am the only daughter among sons. My favourite color is Blue. My best subject is chemistry because of organic chemistry. I am a foodie but my favourite combo is fried rice, well garnished grilled chicken … Read more
Prof Uchenna Nwosu (Odenigbo Igbo-Ukwu) shared an article and a video clip of his modest contribution to erosion control in his homestead at Igbo-ukwu in Anambra state of Nigeria. The story is very inspiring and one that is believed to hold the key to curbing the menace of erosion at the local front. Read the … Read more
Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. These shifts may be natural, influenced by natural causes like volcanic eruptions, ocean currents, Earth’s orbital changes, solar variations and so on, but since the 1800s, human activities have been the main drivers of climate change. Primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels … Read more
Sports, they say are essential for living, from enhancing longevity in humans to keeping us fit, we find that our way of healthy living isn’t confined to taking the right kind of food alone Swimming has become one of the most lucrative sports of all time. People now indulge in this sport for both gaming … Read more
Weeks ago, I visited a printing press in order to make enquiries about the cost for printing a magazine. It ached my heart to find out that the workers were literally being paid to die. The company’s power plant was so close that its emissions covered were the workers were working inside the building. … Read more
American Writer, Fanny Fern once said: “The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach”. And I would add that ‘the best way to connect the stomach and the heart is with a sumptuous meal prepared from the kitchen’. The kitchen is a popular space at home or elsewhere used for cooking and preparing … Read more