The quote, “Some people feel the rain, Others just get wet,” is attributed to the legendary Bob Marley, though some argue it to have originated from Roger Miller, an American country singer. No matter its origin, the phrase ultimately portrays how rain and other weather events impact people and their situations in diverse and profound […]
While change begins with one person, a human cannot change the world alone. It takes more than just one pair of hands and a single brain to make a significant difference. The world population has been compounding over the years, meaning that resources are getting stretched with every additional person. The climate is also taking
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The current state of waste management in Nigeria is a major concern due to the high rate of waste generation and poor management practices, coupled with the high rate of population increase. Nigeria produces an estimated 32 million tons of solid waste per year, with only about 20-30 percent of it being collected
Open defecation is classified as unimproved sanitation. The practice of open defecation has several implications, as it pollutes both surface and groundwater sources, which subsequently facilitates the transmission of pathogens that cause waterborne diseases, especially diarrhoea. Diarrhoea disease is a leading cause of death among children significantly below five years. Open Defecation Problems in Nigeria-
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While change begins with one person, a human cannot change the world alone. It takes more than just one pair of hands and a single brain to make a significant difference. The world population has compounded over the years, meaning that resources are getting stretched with every additional person. The climate is also taking a
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Picture credits: Image by flocking via Pixabay. Drowning in Plastic: How Plastic Pollution is Destroying Nigeria Background: Historically, plastic was introduced to improve performance, reduce cost, and make our lives easy, but under the prevailing circumstances, plastic has become a global nuisance. Though plastic pollution is a global menace, its worst impact and big scale
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Actors and stakeholders in the water sector often ask what we must do to close the water gap. Doing things in a business-as-usual way will not close the widening water gap. It calls for a new approach to addressing water issues. New ideas that will accelerate closing the gap are imperative for all stakeholders. While
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The Urgency of Climate Action: Why Every Individual Matters Nigeria, a country known for its diverse culture, abundant resources, and vibrant population, is also grappling with the escalating impacts of climate change. Climate change is not a distant threat; it is a reality that is already affecting the lives of millions of Nigerians. From
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Remote Monitoring of Solar Water Pumps: GHI and USAID Pioneer Innovative Pumpview System On 31st July 2023, Green Habitat, with support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), launched a new solution for remote monitoring of solar water pumps, called the Pumpview. The solution comes against the backdrop of several challenges that
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