ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IN NIGERIA: Cl I ALLEGES AND WAY FORWARD

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2017-03-21

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Department of Educational Foundation, Nasarawa State University Keffi.

Abstract

This paper investigated environmental issues in Nigeria: challenges and way forward. Nigeria has one of the worst environmental records in the world. In recent years, the country has seen the execution of a Nobel Peace Prize nominee, widespread social and environmental problems stemming from oil operations in the Niger River della, and the world's highest deforestation rate. Due to its peculiar geographical, geological and geomorphologic setting, the Nigerian environmental system is characterized by the combination of natural features that make it uniquely susceptible and highly fragile. In ecological terms. Nigeria is a land of extremes and had remained constantly at risk for ages, with the more recent phenomenon of global warming further accentuating the rate of environmental degradation. Some of these unique features include Environmental Problems Pollution. Global Warming. Overpopulation. Natural Resource Depiction. Waste Disposal. Climate Change. Loss of Biodiversity, Deforestation. Ocean Acidification. Ozone Layer Depletion. Acid Rain. Water Pollution. Urban Sprawl. Public Health Issues. Genetic Engineering etc. in conclusion there are still so many things we can do to try and put a dent in what we already know. By raising awareness in your local community and within your families about these issues, you can help contribute to a more environmentally conscious and friendly place for you to live.

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Environmental, depreciating challenges and way forward.

Citation

Allahnana, K.M et. al (2017) ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IN NIGERIA: Cl I ALLEGES AND WAY FORWARD

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