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ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES OF KEY CONCERN AND WHY WE MUST ACT FAST

Globally, we have lots and loads of environmental problem that need to be solved, but unfortunately are overlooked and neglected. These problems are worth and serious enough to grab our attention. Solving these problems will go a long way in dealing with most of environmental problems  that have been pulling us backward all these years. Most of these problems are related to the fact that the world and global population is increasing as the days pass by and number of resources to cater for this number is diminishing, as there is a lot of pressure on them and ultimately leading to all these environmental problems most notably increase in number of crimes In our societies. Some of these problems include:      DEFORESTATION : This has become the order of the day in most African countries, cutting down of trees on daily bases for fire wood as source of fuel is one and most common problem in Africa. A good number of Nigerians today use fire wood as source of fuel. Not that we onl

PLASTIC POLLUTION AND ITS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS

 By Abubakar Aliyu G. Plastic pollution is the accumulation of plastic products in the environment that adversely affects wildlife habitats and humans. These plastic are categorised into micro, meso, and macro plastics we shall discuss on micro-plastics in the future. Plastic pollution can affect waterways and oceans as well as marine animals .  Due to their durability and inexpensive nature, plastics are used mostly and widely as containers of  different forms of products, but these benefit comes at the expense of the environment either terrestrial or aquatic environment. Where ever these plastics are disposed into, they are very difficult to biodegrade  and in the long run cause harm to the environment.    How does these plastic affect the environement?  Environmentally, plastic is a  growing disaster.The manufacturing of plastics as well as its destruction by incineration pollutes our land and water and exposes workers to toxic chemicals including carcinogens.   Plasti