Scientists have found that air pollution is one of the leading causes of the increase in miscarriages. According to the report, “Acute effects of air pollutants on spontaneous pregnancy loss: a case-crossover study” the implication of heavy air pollution on women and their fetus is as bad as a woman smoking cigarettes during pregnancy.
Air Pollution Linked to Increase in Miscarriages Around the World Read More »
A new report by the World Health Organization on air pollution and child health, launched on the occasion of their first Global Health Conference on Air Pollution and Health, shows that almost all of the world’s children are exposed to dangerous levels of air pollution. The report also finds that in an increasingly populated and warmer
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So the rain is upon us in Port Harcourt… We are happy and excited that the rain is washing away the scorching heat that has been driving us crazy since late 2017 into the first quarter of 2018. We are happy because the rain is washing away the black substance that has enveloped our city.
UnSootable Port Harcourt – My Frequent Visits to the Hospital Read More »
I’m sure you’ve seen the posts on social media. In fact, last week #StoptheSoot trended for days. I was out of town for work, and it was very interesting to meet people and introduce myself as someone from Port Harcourt and get comments like, “Hey! Port Harcourt! How are you people surviving?” “So you’ve been
The Black Soot in Port Harcourt and Why We Petitioned UN Environment Read More »
