Implications of environmental degradation in Nigeria

K Akinbami J‐f, I O Akinwumi and A T Salami

Natural Resources Forum, 1996, vol. 20, issue 4, 319-332

Abstract: The environment can be broadly classified into two areas: physical and cultural. The interaction between these two categories have far reaching implications for both. Their interaction is already exerting a negative influence, in various ways, on man and on ecosystems. An urgent and enduring solution is therefore called for to ensure the survival of both man and ecosystems. This paper looks at three major environmental problems in Nigeria — gas flaring, soil erosion and solid waste. It analyses their causes, and socio‐economic and socio‐cultural implications for the country. In conclusion, a strategy of action is proposed to combat these problems and alleviate their pressure on the nation.

Date: 1996
References: Add references at CitEc
Citations: View citations in EconPapers (1)

Downloads: (external link)
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1477-8947.1996.tb00664.x

Related works:
This item may be available elsewhere in EconPapers: Search for items with the same title.

Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text

Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:wly:natres:v:20:y:1996:i:4:p:319-332

Access Statistics for this article

More articles in Natural Resources Forum from Blackwell Publishing
Bibliographic data for series maintained by Wiley Content Delivery ().