Nigerians Advised on Environmental Information

Nigerians have been urged to take environmental information very seriously with a view to equipping them properly to tackle the numerous environmental problems facing our country”.

BP Deepwater Horizon disaster: Researchers continue working to safeguard shoreline

Professor Michel Boufadel directs a center that is working to protect America's shoreline.

Credit: Image courtesy of New Jersey Institute of Technology

An NJIT research team has estimated the total mass of oil that reached the Gulf of Mexico shore in the wake of the BP Deepwater Horizon blowout. It's the first time such an estimate was reported, and the study is published in the August issue of Environmental Science and Technology.

Michel Batisse Award for Biosphere Reserve Management

This prize is awarded every two years in memory of Dr Michel Batisse for excellence in the management of the biosphere reserves in line with the recommendations of the Seville Strategy.

MSc International Innovation (Environmental Science) 10 Two year industry focussed MScs with16K (USD) bursary and six month project in China

MSc International Innovation (Environmental Science) 10 Two year industry focussed MScs with16K (USD) bursary and six month project in China for environmental science, chemistry, biology, geography, and hydrology graduates.

$5000 (USD) UNESCO GRANTS FOR YOUNG SCIENTISTS UP FOR GRABS. DEADLINE FOR FINAL SUBMISSION IS 31/10/2014

The MAB Programme develops the basis within the natural and social sciences for the rational and sustainable use and conservation of the resources of the biosphere and for the improvement of the overall relationship between people and their environment. It predicts the consequences of today’s actions on tomorrow’s world and thereby increases people’s ability to efficiently manage natural resources for the well-being of both human populations and the environment.

NESREA DG LAUDS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, WARNS ERRING FACILITIES

The Director General of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Dr (Mrs.) Ngeri S. Benebo has commended NESREA accredited environmental consultants for their role in aiding the compliance monitoring activities of the Agency.

For Every Child a Tree launch

“For Every Child A Tree”
Zimbabwe’s National Tree Planting day officially takes place on the first Saturday in December. Environment Africa has been involved in tree planting projects for many years and is proud to be launching “For Every Child A Tree”.

Ebola: research team says migrating fruit bats responsible for outbreak

People waiting for food in ebola ravaged Liberia
The largest-ever outbreak of Ebola was triggered by a toddler's chance contact with a single infected bat, a team of international researchers will reveal, after a major investigation of the origins of the deadly disease now ravaging Guinea, Liberia, Ivory Coast and Nigeria.

South Africa’s coal-fired power stations carry heavy health costs

 

 

South african locals working in a coal field

In the settlement of Masakhane near the Duvha plant, residents wear masks to avoid breathing in the coal dust.

Spinosaurus fossil: 'Giant swimming dinosaur' unearthed

 

A giant fossil, unearthed in the Sahara desert, has given scientists an unprecedented look at the largest-known carnivorous dinosaur: Spinosaurus.

Ozone layer showing 'signs of recovery', UN says

 

Largest hole in the ozone layer appears over antartica

The ozone layer that shields the earth from cancer-causing ultraviolet rays is showing early signs of thickening after years of depletion, a UN study says.

Delta community gives NPDC 21-day ultimatum over amenities (Nigeria)

UGHELLI-THE people of Uzere in Isoko South Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria  have issued a 21-day ultimatum to Nigeria Petroleum Development Company, NPDC over alleged breach of terms of an existing Interim Memorandum of Understanding, IMoU entered with the company.

Bayelsa Nigeria: JTF uncovers stolen crude in shrines, septic tanks

YENAGOA-The Joint Task-force codenamed Operation Pulo Shield said it had uncovered the new tactics by oil thieves and illegal oil bunkerers operating in the Niger Delta region.

A NEW DAWN

A NEW DAWN!!!

 

Today 12th September, 2014 marks the birth of a new blog. I live my life pretty simply, you may do too, but collectively, do we?