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    Abandoned Building Projects: Source of Environmental Degradation
    (Journal of Environmental Research and Policies, 2008) Lawal, Lateef Ademola; Goshi, Sarah K.
    Buildings irrespective of size, form and function have an effect on observers and also on the physical environment. This effect could either be positive or negative. The issue of abandoned buildings in Nigeria is not a new phenomenon. Depending on how one looks at it, it represents a failure in that a specific goal has not been achieved. This paper examines abandoned buildings as sources of environmental degradation. It highlights factors that responsible for abandoned buildings as largely man-made, such as insufficient budget provision for the project and litigation among others. It presents findings on some of the abandoned buildings in Minna, Niger State, Nigeria. The paper recommends reclaiming of titles by the government on the one hand, and periodic evaluation of distressed properties with a view to determining and preventing abandonment of buildings on the other.
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    The Benefits of Renewable Energy Sources in the Built Environment
    (Journal of Environmental Studies and Policy Analysis, 2009-07) Lawal, Lateef Ademola
    The importance of energy in the built environment cannot be over-emphasised. in Nigeria, energy is being supplied to every home and built up areas through fossil fuels and hydro systems. The supplies of energy through these systems are not only unreliable but also have inherent dangers associated with their use with attendant pollution of the environment. Despite this shortcoming, most countries of the world ironically, still continue to rely on these sources for their energy supply. This paper seeks to explore other renewable sources of energy that can be used in the built environment. It examines solar energy as a veritable alternative for Nigeria because of the abundance supply of sunlight in the country, which has not been optimally utilised. It presents the experiences of countries in Africa and North America who have adopted the use of solar energy in their various communities. The paper gives suggestions toward ensuring adequate and affordable electricity in the built environment.