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Common dry-cleaning chemical linked to triple the risk of liver scarring

A chemical commonly used in dry cleaning and found in some household products may be an overlooked threat to liver health. Researchers found that people with detectable levels of tetrachloroethylene (PCE) in their blood were three times more likely to have significant liver fibrosis, a dangerous buildup of scar tissue that can eventually lead to liver failure or cancer. The risk climbed sharply…

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Ogoniland Gets International Wetland Status as Ramsar Certificate Presented

Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt The Ogoniland wetlands have received international recognition with the formal presentation of a Ramsar Certificate designating the area as a Wetland of International…

  • Ogoniland wetlands receive Ramsar Certificate from Minister Balarabe Abbas Lawal
  • Ceremony marks 10th anniversary of Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project
  • Designation highlights ecological significance of Ogoniland's wetlands and coastlines

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