A Review of the Challenges of Air Pollution in Contemporary Nigerian and Global Environment

Abstract

This paper reviews the challenges of air or atmospheric pollution in contemporary Nigeria and the global environment. In achieving its aim, the paper examines specific sources of air pollution, the impacts or dangers posed by the phenomenon. A comparative review is also taken of air or atmospheric pollution in selected incidences in Nigeria and around the globe. This is followed by a conclusion and a set of recommendations. The paper adopts and admixture of the historical, comparative, the law and development and empirical approaches in appropriate cases. 

Keywords: Review, Challenges, Air Pollution, Particulate Matter, Contemporary Nigeria, Global Environment.

DOI: 10.7176/CER/12-1-05

Publication date: January 31^st 2020