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Black smoke pollutes the air in the city of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on February 14, 2017. The Nigerian city of Port Harcourt used to be known as "The Garden City" because of its soaring palm trees and green open spaces. But the description, even if could be applied after decades of development linked to the oil industry, has hardly seemed appropriate in the last few months. Since late last year, black soot has been falling from the sky, scaring and angering residents who claim nothing is being done to protect their health. / AFP PHOTO / PIUS UTOMI EKPEI

Air pollution kills 1,200 children a year

Air pollution causes more than 1,200 deaths a year among children under 18. This increases the risk of chronic disease later in life, the EU environmental agency reports. Despite recent improvements, the levels of key air pollutants in many European countries remain above normal. Further, the EEA makes this observation after a study in […]

By Chiamaka Precious

April 24, 2023April 24, 2023