DETTY DECEMBER OR SWEATY DECEMBER? Every Nigerian expects the usual harmattan season beginning around November and running until March. When harmattan arrives, it doesn’t need a crier. Everyone can feel and taste it. As northeasterly winds carry fine sand and dust from the Sahara across West Africa, the air becomes very dry and dusty and […]
Although we have heard about the negative impacts of air pollution, many people lack access to quality and reliable data concerning their air quality. Often times, people only realize how bad the situation is after it has deteriorated significantly or started manifesting through reduced visibility or health complications. Airly′s aim is to empower communities by […]
For the past few days, Nigeria has been awakening! Young people have been on the streets especially in major cities like Lagos, Abuja and Port-Harcourt. The Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Nigerian police whose gross abuses of power are the proximate cause of the unrest under the hashtag #EndSARS. However, although police brutality is […]
Our everyday plastic straws are designed as single-use products that we use to consume drinks and throw away after just one use. Also, plastic straws are not recyclable and so they contribute contribute significant amounts of waste that ends up in landfills or our oceans. Plastic straws are non-biodegradable and can take up to 200 […]
It is always amazing to see how seemingly little things can make such a great impact. Many people buy and chew gum mindlessly not realizing that the little piece taken for fun and pleasure contains plastic and can pose a threat to the environment. The plastic polymers that are used in regular chewing gums are […]
A lot has been said concerning the massive pollution and threat that plastic causes to human and marine life, and to the environment as a whole. There is therefore a strong case for alternatives that are biodegradable and healthier for our world. Traditional alternatives include glass and paper, but plastic remains popular for their strength […]
Climate change will impact many spheres of human life. It is estimated that rapid climate change could put millions of traditional farmers out of business. If proactive measures are not taken now, this could exacerbate conflict and competition for limited land, water and other resources. One of such measures is the promotion and adoption of […]
A team of researchers in the University of Portsmouth have created a new “super enzyme” that can break down plastic up to six times faster than their previous enzyme. According to a press release, the scientists combined a previously re-engineered plastic-eating enzyme named PETase with a second enzyme to speed up the process. The super […]
Conventional agriculture is resource and energy intensive. Plants need the right kind of soil, nutrients, water and sunlight to grow and thrive. This implies that places that are too dry or hot are considered barren and unsuitable for agricultural activities. “Farming as usual” can no longer satisfy global food demand. Existing farming practices are largely […]
The transport sector is a major contributor to the emission of greenhouse gases. Road, air and water transport mostly run on fossil fuels. Therefore, the transport industry needs to invest in and embrace innovative solutions that help to drive down its pollution footprint. Sustainable biofuel by GoodFuel An innovative company, GoodFuels’ is producing its second-generation […]