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ABSTRACT

This chapter focuses on the tole of the press in curbing ecological crisis in Nigeria. It observes that ecological problems are global in nature; hence the entire globe is making attempts to address them. World leaders and indeed nations are in agreement on the need to stem the tide. The press has been globally recognized as a critical stakeholder in keeping the public informed on current happenings. Ecological problems have not been properly captures by the press across the world. Although TV, Radio, Newspapers have given occasional attention to these issues, however, most focus on other sensational areas of news other than the environment, focusing mostly on. Most media reports regarding the environment amplify problems and conflicts, rather than solutions; in other cases the media covers environmental issues and fills such with a barrage of skewed uncertainties and misinformation. This, however, should not discourage coverage.