THE STUDY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES TOWARDS DEVELOPING

THE ECONOMY OF NIGERIA

Azi, A.O., Agbo, G.A., Aluge, U.D., and Ogbuebor, W.O.

Department of Industrial Physics

Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria.

E-mail: aziamaechi@yahoo.com

Abstract: Our environment is our surroundings and we have a common duty to protect it. As we have quest to develop our society economically, the environment may face severe threat. This paper reveals the significance of environmental studies to economic development. The harmful aspect of it and possible solutions were observed.

Keywords:     Environment, Economic Development, Degradation, Ozone Layer.