Environmental Science, Urban Ecology

Landscape wide angle 10mm photo showing a river flowing through an urban area in Abuja, Nigeria, with signs of both planned and unplanned development visible along the banks, sharp focus, long exposure to smooth water.

Abuja’s River Health: Unplanned Settlements and the Tiny Creatures That Tell the Story

Alright, let me tell you about something pretty fascinating we’ve been looking into down in Abuja, Nigeria. You know how cities just keep growing, right? Spreading out, sometimes in ways that are, well, not exactly on the blueprint. This rapid, often unplanned growth is a huge deal for our planet,…