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ExxonMobil spills oil from offshore Nigeria facility over 20 miles
An oil spill last week at an ExxonMobil facility off the coast of Akwa Ibom state in Nigeria has spread at least 20 miles from the original leak location, coating waters...
Lagos Introduces Tougher Enforcement of Environmental Laws
The Lagos State government is ramping up enforcement against breach of environmental laws and toughening prosecution of offenders.
Tunji Bello, the commissioner for the environment in Lagos State in southwest...
Phoney Shell app draws attention to environmental damage from oil
Before you get up in arms about what you're about to see, know that it's a tongue-in-cheek parody of the typical PR stunts and greenwashing marketing we see come...
Nigerian Crude: The Ongoing Environmental Disaster
In the late 1950s the British discovered oil in Nigeria. Vast amounts of oil. When Nigeria claimed its independence in 1960, it continued to allow foreign operators to run...
Food Crisis Looms In Nigeria
It’s only been one month since the disappointing end of the Copenhagen climate change conference, which failed to live up to many developing nations expectations. One of those countries...
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4 Things to Consider when Planning an Eco-Friendly Nursery
These 4 design tips will help ensure your newborn is being kept safe and healthy in an eco-friendly nursery.
The Homeowner’s Guide to Rainwater Harvesting
In this article, we outline why every homeowner should have a rain barrel set up for rainwater harvesting, how to set up your rain barrel, and some of the best uses for rainwater once you collect it.
9 Food Waste Solutions That Are Basically Habits To Save The Earth
Food waste accounts for up to 29% of the amount of trash each year in the US. Here are 9 effective ways to reduce your food waste at home.
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4 Simple Ways to Unclog a Drain Without Harmful Chemicals
There are several inexpensive and non-toxic methods you can use to unclog drains in your home with ingredients you probably already have in your cabinets.
What You Can (and Shouldn’t!) Burn in Your Fireplace
However you choose to while away the colder winter months, careful consideration of what to burn in the fireplace is one way to make greener choices.
