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Environmental Education for Sustainable Human and Resource Development in Nigeria
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Environmental Education for Sustainable Human and Resource Development in Nigeria

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Abstract:

The natural environment of the 21st century is facing the threat of global warming and climate change due to human interaction with the environment. This paper focused on environmental challenges in the Niger Delta and the impact of oil spillage on the Biodiversity of the wetland area of the zone. Appropriate Conservation and Sustainable approach were recommended, which include: Enforcement of environmental laws, cleansing of oil spill, restricting access to environmental resources and constant surveillance of our coastal areas and oil fields.

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Periodical:
International Letters of Social and Humanistic Sciences (Volume 14)
Pages:
73-79
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.18052/www.scipress.com/ILSHS.14.73
Citation:
A. E. Dare, "Environmental Education for Sustainable Human and Resource Development in Nigeria", International Letters of Social and Humanistic Sciences, Vol. 14, pp. 73-79, 2014
Online since:
October 2013
Authors:
Alaba E. Dare
Keywords:
Environmental Education, Natural Environment, Nigeria
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