EcoG99: January 2017

Saturday, 7 January 2017

DISEASES CAUSED BY POLLUTION YOU MUST KNOW.

Potential illness-causing agents are everywhere; at home, at work, and at playgrounds. However, the likelihood of an individual developing a specific disease depends on the hazards present in their particular environment and

Thursday, 5 January 2017

5 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW HAPPENED IN 2016

On social media, 2016 has jokingly been called "the year on fire," and in terms of climate change, it was. Though there were some environmental successes this year, such as the Paris climate agreements becoming law, 2016 had some very depressing headlines regarding global warming and the planet's overall environmental health. Here are some of the most dismal news YOU DIDN'T KNOW HAPPENED IN 2016."

EDITOR

Emecho Ted is the editor of EcoG'99. He is an Environmental Advocate and Expert.He holds a degree in Geography and Environmental Management and M.S.c Environmental Management both at the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. He is an associate Environmental Professional with the National Registry of Environmental Professional (USA). He is a member of the Nigerian Environmental Society. If you are interested in contributing to this platform, send messages to emecho3rd@yahoo.com

EDITORS NOTE

The Environment has become a burning topic of discussion and debate in all public platforms. It seems with more discussions and awareness, the more the environment gets polluted. Isn't it a thing to wonder about?
Do we really know what this environment is? The Environment is not just the physical surrounding in which we live. It is the most important factor for human life. It is everything we see, feel and interact with, the air we breathe, the water we drink and use both industrially and domestically, the land we use for farming, erection of both residential and industrial infrastructures, the vegetation that gives us food, and all other living things. We must maintain the sustaining power of our environment by understanding it and practicing adequate environmental management. Maintaining a clean environment is important for a number of reasons; it promotes the growth of the natural ecosystem. This includes all forms of life.