Abundant natural resources in and around our planet have been the secret behind the survival of our species for millions of years. Some resources that are known from the antiquity, specifically iron and coal, paved way for industrial revolution as the foundation for the modern development. Then comes the almighty petroleum and natural gas consolidating […]
Time for Nigeria to look beyond Petroleum Read More »
How about making a profit while protecting the environment? Electric cars, passive houses, cleaner fuels, items from recyclable materials and a number of other solutions are continuing to gain more acceptance and success in playing their role of cutting down greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Although there are many companies out there whose business models indirectly
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The prolonged drop in the global prices of crude oil and allied products has significantly changed the fortune of Nigeria and her economy which for decades relied majorly from their proceeds. A focused and purposeful government knows better than to rely on one resource at the expense of many others such as agriculture and solid
Why an Eye on the Environment Must be Kept as Nigeria Strives to Diversify its Economy Read More »
My first encounter with the members of the Jain religion was at the Nehru Planetarium in Delhi last year. It was a group of about ten family members including two children who were all dressed in white and had their mouths and noses covered with a small piece of white cloth. Until that moment, I
Do the Religions Support Environment and Biodiversity Conservation? Read More »
Amidst the current established facts on the need for Nigeria to diversify its economy and the existence of climate change, it is pertinent that the the government should in addition to fixing the plants and boosting generation, also encourage private individuals, companies and corporate organizations etc. to generate power by themselves. Green policies should be
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For the environmentally conscious, it is quite as easy as falling off a log understanding the idea of anything green. It doesn’t necessary have to be described with a lush vegetation and landscape comprising beautification with flowers and trees. It however encompasses also the idea of preserving the environment and eliminating pollution and anything that
Green Movies: Environmental Lessons on Home Theatre Read More »
Environmental sustainability is one of the major talking points of this century mainly as a result of decades old capitalism driven human activities on the land. Every country has its own peculiar environmental challenges and problems, and Nigeria is not an exception. The most notable challenges currently facing the country include oil spillage, land degradation,
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