Environmental Science Project Topics with available Materials

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ABSTRACT The increasing rate of consumption of the common African catfish, Clarias gariepinus, a popular delicacy in Delta State, Nigeria has raised worries about the safety of health of consumers in the face of perceived increasing input of recalcitrant pollutants such as the heavy metals in the aquatic habitats of the organism. This research... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT The study evaluated the effect of anthropogenic activities on the physico-chemical properties of soils of Awka South, LGA, Anambra state, Southeastern Nigeria. Triplicate soil samples were collected from three (3) soil depths (0-15cm, 15-30 cm and 30-45 cm) in four land use types; sand mining, play ground, arable land and forest land of... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:EVS0243
  • Pages:134

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ABSTRACT This study considered the mineralogical, elemental composition in form oxides and engineering properties such as particle size, specific gravity, bulk density; water content and atterberg limits of two kaolin deposits in Kpankorogi in Edu Local Government of Kwara State and in Ijero-Ekiti in Ijero-Ekiti Local Government Area, Ekiti... Continue Reading

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Abstract This study looked at the participation of women in quarry mine pits of Ebonyi state and their well-being , covering the three senatorial zones of Ebonyi north, Ebonyi central and south. In these zones, six (6) local government areas were covered. The involvement of these women at the quarry mine pits were investigated through a number of... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:EVS0241
  • Pages:136

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This report is a product of an extensive research project seeking to recycle laundry wash water for Milliken Industrials Limited, Middleton, U.K. Data gathered from meter readings in Milliken Industrial Ltd, Middleton, has constantly indicated the laundry aspect of their manufacturing process as by far, the process that consumes the largest volume... Continue Reading

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The impact of Sewage and Abattoir effluent discharge into river resulted in water pollution there by reduces it quality.This study aimed at analysing the physicochemical and bacteriological parameters of Karu Abattoir effluent and Sewage discharge into Karu River in FCT ,Abuja, Nigeria in order to ascertain the quality and impact on Karu River.... Continue Reading

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Executive Summary Offshore drilling for oil and natural gas have been ongoing since the 1800’s but little emphasis has been placed on the fate of drilling waste acquired during the drilling process. There are three main categories of waste that represent a potential concern based on current disposal practices.  These waste categories are... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT The gross alpha and beta radioactivity pollution of main water supplies in Dutsinma metropolis were measured using proportional gas counter. The results show that the gross alpha radioactivity in water samples is lower than the maximum contaminant level of 0.1Bq/L set by World Health Organization (WHO). The measured alpha activities have... Continue Reading

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                      Abstract Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, heavy metals and physiochemical parameters were measured in water samples from zaakpon community. The results shows that most of the parameters in water were within safe limits except turbidity, potassium and Phosphate while PAHs concentrations in water were below... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT: The designed air driven engine is an economic friendly engine which operates with the aid of a compressed air. in principle, an air driven engine uses the expansion of compressed air to drive the pistons of an engine. an bio gas driven engine is a pneumatic actuator that creates useful work by expanding compressed gas. there is no mixing... Continue Reading

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Kajiado town, the County headquarters for Kajiado County which is classified as semi-arid area,  lacks adequate water supply systems. The town had a projected population of 16,003 in 2013  (KNBS, 2010) but no functional municipal water supply system. There is no permanent river  near the town and the town has a formation with poor aquifer such... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT This research work is aimed at assessment of levels of heavy metals in soils and their environmental effects from three Mechanic Villages in Abuja namely; Apo, Kugbo and Zuba. To achieve the set target, soil samples were collected from five sampling points in each of the mechanic villages to a depth range of 0 - 15 cm with a stainless... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:EVS0233
  • Pages:112

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Heavy metals have been a defining parameter concerning water quality. They have  constituted a major degree in pollutants levels in the environment. The study was  designed to investigate the comparative levels of heavy metals in colloidal and water  samples in relation to the activities on the River Oyun and the activities around the ... Continue Reading

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The current study was designed for determination of copper and iron and some physicochemical properties of soils collected from two selected dumpsites (Saje and Sango) in Ogun State, Nigeria by digging two depths of about 125cm. Samples were taken at different depth intervals of 25cm (i.e 0-25, 25-50, 50-75, 75-100 and 100-125cm). The soil were... Continue Reading

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INTRODUCTION A clear environment promotes health and esthetics living man has consistency struggled throughout the ages to keep his environment clean. Generally the task of maintaining a heating environment through good sanitary disposal or waste has a become increasing difficult in west Africa and  most developing countries of the world. This is... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT The study was conducted on non-usage of personal protective devices, among industrial workers, a case study of Akoti sawmill in Ise/Orun Local Government Area, Ise-Ekiti. The study population was limited to 68 workers in the factory of which 40 workers were selected using simple random sampling technique. A survey research design was... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT The study examine impact of environmental planning on rural development , This study was undertaken majorly to evaluate the impact of environmental planning on rural development and to determine if environmental planning help in the development of rural communities. Concerning methodology for this study, data for this study was collected... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT This research work physico-chemical quality of well water within Araromi Automobile Spare Parts market Agodi, Ibadan. The research work assess the physico-chemical characteristics of thewell water sample collected in the study area and also identify analyze and compare the heavy metal concentration with national and international... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT   This research is aim at isolating and characterization of microorganism (fungi and bacteria) from pap sold in Enugu metropolis. This research was carried out by getting ten (10) different sample from ten (10) prominent areas of the state (Abakpa, Coal Camp, Obiagu, Emene, Uwani, Eke Obinagu, New Layout, New Heaven, Ogui Road and... Continue Reading

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Introduction Background of the study Statement of the problem Objective of the problem Research question Definition of term Literature reviews Data analysis Recommendation References... Continue Reading

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This project is all about risk assessment ... Continue Reading

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INTRODUCTION Lead ingestion and absorption the exposure of children to many possible sources of lead takes on special importance because of the degree of oral activity among young children. Most infant begin mouthing objects in the middle of their first year and continue until early in the second year of life, when this activity usually subsides.... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT This project work was based on the DETERMINANT EFFECT OF PEST IN DISEASE TRANSMISSION AMONG THE INHABITANTS OF IBARAPA NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OYO STATE. Information was gathered through the use of questionnaire which was distributed and finally analyzed. This project woke has five chapters. Chapter one consists of Introduction,... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT Humans in modern society are exposed to an ever-increasing number of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) generated from the production and supply of electricity, television sets, personal computer (PC), radio communication, and mobile communication, hence, it has become a public health issue.  This study was conducted to evaluate the effects... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT Commonly sold vegetables within the Abuja Municipal Area Council, FCT Abuja were investigated for the prevalence of parasitic eggs. A total of 225 vegetable samples were collected and investigated for the presence of these parasites using standard methods, and quite a number of them were positive. Results obtained showed the parasitic... Continue Reading

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This project work capture the causes and effects of flooding in different parts of the nation.  ABSTRACT:  Nigeria is the most populous Black race country in Africa and in the world with a total land area of 983,213 km2  occupied by over 160 Million people: The interaction of these millions of people with their environment has left indelible... Continue Reading

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The environment of man plays a significant role in the development of man and in determining his health status, no animal or plant has changed the environment as much as man (Mohtadi, 2015).  The earth, air, land and water have witnessed man’s devastating activities (Martonas, 2017).  In some instances the environment has been altered in a... Continue Reading

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 Topic : The environmental impacts of building constructions as expressed by the stakeholders in building and construction industry. Key words: Environmental Impact Assessment (EAI,Sustainable Development: Development, Regulation,Global Warning, Ecosystem, Green house Gas (GHG)  ... Continue Reading

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Land-use activities occurring in the upper catchment of the Olifants River System affect  the water quality of Loskop Dam. Such activities lead to water pollution and that affect  the health of fish and other aquatic organisms. The aim of the study was to determine  the health status of Loskop Dam by assessing the health and parasites of... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT This research work physico-chemical quality of well water within Araromi Automobile Spare Parts market Agodi, Ibadan. The research work assess the physico-chemical characteristics of thewell water sample collected in the study area and also identify analyze and compare the heavy metal concentration with national and international... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT   This study was conducted to determine the Impact of Environmental Sanitation in Agege Local Government Area of Lagos state, Nigera.  One hundred and fifthy (150) respondents were selected through simple random sampling technique. Data were collected through the administration of questionnaires and were analyzed on frequency... Continue Reading

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Water is a vital source of life essential for survival of all living organisms. Surface runoff and soil may become contaminated by the accumulation of heavy metals deposited by the activities of auto mechanic village. Runoff samples were obtained during rainfall from Alabata Mechanic Village located at Camp, Abeokuta, Ogun state; during the... Continue Reading

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This is my practical project report for Nebosh IGC3 that earned me Excellent grade.  With 25 hazards and 5 good practices. This report is based on the findings of ongoing renovation work in Shorooq building apartment contracted by Royal Way Services LLC Dubai. The aim is to evaluate Health and Safety practice such as working conditions and... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT This project investigates the effect of domestic waste disposal among adults in Oke-Sopen Community, Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State . The study adopts a descriptive survey method. The research instrument for data collection was questionnaire. Data were collected from both primary and secondary sources. A total of 200 questionnaires were... Continue Reading

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Occupation Health and safety (OHS) is a cross-disciplinary area which ensures the protection of Safety, Health and Welfare of people engaged in work or even employment. The goal of occupation Health and Safety programmes is to foster a safe and healthy work environment. As secondary effects, Occupation Health and Safety may also protect coworkers,... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT Effects of heavy metals on the Air Pollution Tolerance Indices (APTI) of five medicinal plants growing within quarry site in Ishi-Agu, Ebonyi State, Nigeria were studied. Following laboratory analysis of the leaves of the plants for metal load and four biochemical parameters of APTI computation. The metal load was determined by the Atomic... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:EVS0209
  • Pages:140

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ABSTRACT Urban agriculture is defined as the practice of farming within the boundaries of towns or cities. It is one of the most common informal sector activities of urban dwellers in Enugu. Farming in this sense involves crop cultivation, animal rearing and fish farming. In this definition of urban agriculture, the location of farms plays the... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:EVS0208
  • Pages:207

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ABSTRACT Most of our activities as human beings generate solid waste. As much as the solid waste that is generated may not be harmful in its current state, the methods through which this waste is handled, stored, collected and disposed can pose risks to the local populace as well as the community. The situation is aggravated by the fact that solid... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT Sanitation has been a thorny issue especially in many informal settlements all over the world with the third world countries being highly affected. Therefore people living in these affected areas are exposed to these deplorable conditions. Kenya is not spared either and therefore our informal settlements are suffering from myriad of... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT Public open spaces form an important part of urban life, giving services to people and protect urban environment. In effective regulations and standards for establishment, setting, management and maintenance of public open spaces have always been a stumbling block in ensuring their sustainability, hence the existence of poorly performing,... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT The recent irregular trends in weather patterns have brought about challenges and opportunities in key sectors of the economy especially in developing countries. Agriculture and tourism are just but examples of these sectors that have been widely impacted by climate variability. Countries as Kenya where agriculture and tourism are the... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:EVS0204
  • Pages:108

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ABSTRACT The existence of slums has posed a huge problem for achievement of sustainable urban development in most ACP countries. Slum upgrading and redevelopment measures have been adopted worldwide as key components of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) under goal number seven which emphasizes the need to tackle the problems posed by slums.... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:EVS0203
  • Pages:124

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ABSTRACT There is an increasing need for food security assessment in the wake of today’s challenge of climate change and variability. This study aimed at assessing the impacts climate change and variability on food security in West Pokot County for the period 1980-2012. Objectives of the study were to: characterize rainfall and temperature data... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:EVS0202
  • Pages:105

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ABSTRACT Biogas can be produced from biological waste materials which include waste from humans. Human waste can be transformed to eco-friendly and sustainable fuels that can help to reduce deforestation and methane emissions through anaerobic digestion process. This study investigated the factors that influence adoption of human waste biogas... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT The study about the implications of urbanization on the environment aimed at finding out the factors for the development of Kyenjojo town the implication of the development of the town on the environment, measures employed to solve the environmental problems. The methods used to collect the data included observation, photographing,... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT Agroforestry practices and technologies have been developed as one way of solving the problems of land and forest degradation and the resultant problems of poverty and food insecurity in the rural areas of most developing countries, Uganda inclusive. This dissertation was an effort which was undertaken to assess the importance of... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT  This study was carried to investigate the effects of poor water supply to the community of Kamuda Sub-County, Soroti District, Eastern Uganda. Data was collected through the use of questionnaires accompanied by observation and questionnaires. The study involved a sample of 50 respondents; these were all involved in different activities... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT Unlike many areas of the world where agricultural producers exhibit the physical, economic and social resources to moderate, or adapt, subsistence agriculture in the Juba County South Sudan is seem to be particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climatic variability. This is in part due to the fact that the majority of the population... Continue Reading

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CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.0 Background With the increasing population and increasing per capita water demands, certain areas will soon face the problem of needing more water than can be obtained from local water supplies. This projected water deficit has instigated an interest in water reclamation and reuse, using treated waste waters as a public... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:EVS0196
  • Pages:148

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ABSTRACT A highly diverse set of user groups depend on freshwater resources and services for domestic use, agricultural and industrial purposes as well as ecosystem functioning. Many freshwater supply sources are already over allocated, suffer degraded water quality, and are often not in sufficient condition to support life. The steps towards... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:EVS0195
  • Pages:126

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ABSTRACT Cage aquaculture involves fish farming in floating cages in an existing water body that permits exchange of water, nutrients and waste materials between the cage and the water environment. While some experts claim that cage aquaculture negatively impacts on water quality, others found no significant impacts of fish farming in floating... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:EVS0194
  • Pages:124

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ABSTRACT The study evaluated the effect of anthropogenic activities on the physico-chemical properties of soils of Awka South, LGA, Anambra state, Southeastern Nigeria. Triplicate soil samples were collected from three (3) soil depths (0-15cm, 15-30 cm and 30-45 cm) in four land use types; sand mining, play ground, arable land and forest land of... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:EVS0193
  • Pages:134

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ABSTRACT The study was carried out to evaluate the effect of anthropogenic activities on physiochemical properties of soils in Ezinihitte Mbaise L.G.A. Imo State. 36 soil samples were collected randomly at the depth of 0-5cm, 5-15cm, and 15-30cm. The samples were collected from four different locations, farmland, market area, play ground and... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:EVS0192
  • Pages:134

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ABSTRACT Women farmers are said to be most vulnerable to climate change due to their multifaceted roles in society and limited access to land and credit for commercial production. The Agona West Municipal Assembly in the Central Region of Ghana is selected as a case for study. The following issues were investigated: The degree of vulnerability to... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:EVS0191
  • Pages:128

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ABSTRACT  The research on “Impacts of beverage Plant on Wetland Ecosystem” was conducted in Namanve Coca-Cola factory-Mukono district, central Uganda. The research was guided by the objectives of the study which included; examining the nature or type of industrial production in Namanve and to determine the possible causes of pollution from... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT The study assesses the implications of rapid urbanization on Kampala Wetlands using Bwaise Wetland in Kawempe. Kampala city is a rapidly urbanized society whose growth is impacting on its wetland. Thus, this study examines the regulations, impacts and dynamics of urbanization in Bwaise wetland and how this affects the society since... Continue Reading

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TABLE OF CONTENTS: Declaration Dedication . ii Acknowledgement iii List of maps vi List of figures List of graphs List of photographs vii List of tables vH CHAPTER ONE: 1.0 Introduction/Background 1 1.1 Statement of the Problem 2 1.2 Objectives of the Study 3 1.3 Research Questions 3 1.4 Scope ofthe Study 4 1.5 Significance of the Study 4 CHAPTER... Continue Reading

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TABLE OF CONTENTS APPROVAL DEDICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iv ABBREVIATION TABLE OF CONTENTS vi CHAPTER ONE 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1.0 Background to the study 1 1.1 Problem Statement 3 1.2 Main Objective 4 1 .2.1 Specific Objectives 4 1.3 Research Questions 4 1.4 Scope of the study 4 1.5 Justification of the study 5 CHAPTER TWO 6 LITERATURE REVIEW 6 2.0... Continue Reading

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TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION DEDICATION ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iii LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS iv LIST OF TABLES V ABSTRACT Vi CHAPTER ONE 1 1.0 GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1 1.1 PROBLEM STATEMENT 1 1.3 STUDY OBJECTIVES 2 1.3.1 General Objectives 2 1.3.2 Specific Objectives 2 1.4 Report Structure 3 CHAPTER TWO 4 2.1 Introduction 4 2.2 Criteria for defining urban... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT Wetlands are defined as “areas of marsh, peat land or water, whether natural or artificial, permanent or temporary, with water that is static or flowing, fresh, brackish or salt, including areas of marine water, the depth of which at low tide does not exceed six meters”. Wetlands in Uganda cover some 30,000 km2, or about 13% of the... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT Historically there has been life behind our ways of living and human health has always been linked to our surroundings. During early ages of child development, there are practices that parents instill into their children not for formality but for good health even in the child’s future. Though some practices are forcefully instilled into... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT Analysis of data to determine how much knowledge the American University of Nigeria food service has on sustainability as well as creating an improvement plan has formed the crux of this research paper. The American University of Nigeria has been able to provide and implement sustainability plans however these plans do not include the... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT This study was undertaken in order to gain an insight on the knowledge and attitudes of the AUN community towards Down syndrome, further research was conducted with number [3] families in both Adamawa and Rivers States in order to assess how parents cope with the care of a child with Down syndrome. The research also tried to ascertain the... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT Globally, human health is under threat due to the presence of diseases caused by microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses. Bacteria are found on almost all surfaces with which people come into contact and therefore pose a threat to human health. Antimicrobial resistance is a major health concern as these microorganisms can cause... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT This purpose of this experiment was to characterize wild strains of yeasts from different sources from north eastern Nigeria that have unique traits that will be applicable in the bioethanol production industry. The yeast characterization of these yeast strains were based on the yeast strain ability to grow at different temperature... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT The antibacterial activity of plant extracts compared to a known antibiotic (ampicillin) was evaluated against ten gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria which can infect humans. In addition, the efficacies of different extraction methods were studied. Soxhlet, cold aqueous, and hot aqueous extractions were used in this study. Moreover,... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT Both water pollution and water scarcity are increasing global problems and particularly serious challenges for Africa. According to the World Health Organization, more people lack access to safe water in Africa than anywhere else in the world. To meet the growing demand for water worldwide, dams and irrigation systems are often built,... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) practice have been a serious public health concern, not only in Nigeria but in the world at large. It have severally been reported that there is low practice and awareness of EBF in Nigeria. I evaluated the variation in the level of knowledge of exclusive breastfeeding between mothers in Yola and those in... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT Background: Obstetric fistula is a breach in the birth duct by means of undue labor without appropriate and prone health aid. It is an obstructed labor lacking well-timed health interference, usually caesarean section. This is a condition where the baby always dies during labor. In the condition the woman concern is generally left with... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT Products that are made from recycled materials or are sustainably produced are becoming more common and popular globally as people become more environmentally aware. However, these products are often expensive or not widely available. In developing countries, additional obstacles to adoption of such products are lack of awareness and... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT This research was done using multiple methods case study to determine if environmental sanitation conditions affect malaria infection rates in children of two communities; one urban area and one rural area. Fasari settlement in Kuje Area Council was the rural case study while Wuse zone 6-, Abuja was the urban case study. The specific aim... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT This research was conducted in two communities; Dandu and Wuro Chekke, Yola south, Adamawa state. The aim of the study was to investigate the availability of sanitation infrastructures and to find out the relationship between sanitation and health among children in the two rural areas of the state. This was done by conducting interviews... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT In order to determine the microbial quality of fruits and vegetables sold in YolaJimeta markets and the efficacy of vinegar in decontaminant, the microbial contaminations of 16 samples of cabbage, carrot, lettuce, and tomato obtained from Yola-Jimeta market was determined before washing, after washing with water, after washing with... Continue Reading

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 Generally, water has numerous purposes: drinking; bathing; washing clothes and dishes; cooking; flushing toilet, irrigation, just to name a few. Its significance cannot be over stressed. This is on the grounds that every day each individual uses water for one thing or the other. As water flows throughout the distribution system, microorganisms... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT The study uses FMC and AKTH as a case study in order to assess the knowledge, practices and attitudes of waste handlers on biomedical waste management. The study investigates the major problems associated with management and handling practices and the possible solutions to tackle those problems. Based on the findings from this study,... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT The research is on the analysis of prostate cancer in men living in Adamawa state, this topic is essential to determining certain degenerative factors that make individuals more at risk of being diagnosed with the condition. Some of these factors include age, genes, lifestyle etc. The sample size afforded an opportunity for data... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT Main Objective: This study was therefore to access the incidence of Preeclampsia in women admitted to FMC Yola in their pre and postnatal wards during their last trimester. Study Design: The study was carried out among pregnant women who are admitted in antenatal and postnatal wards after 20 weeks of gestation and was carried out at FMC... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT Adequate nutrition is essential for a healthy growth. Research has shown how important it is for a child to have the necessary nutrients for growth and development. Breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day and it is very important for a child as it contains nutrients essential for good mental growth, and also learning... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT The importance of breast milk over all other types of milk as the main food source for infants cannot be over-emphasized as established by numerous health and nutrition organizations. Early childhood is characterized by rapid growth, development of tissues and formation of organs. Breastfeeding is the optimal method for feeding infants.... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT The world is at the verge of having a global crisis, with environmental degradation and malnourishment being two points of focus. Industrial agriculture, otherwise referred to as conventional agriculture, has led to ecological degradation globally. The use of heavy machinery, chemical fertilizers, heavy irrigation, and intensive tillage... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT The study undertaking is on the important of environmental planning on health and rural development of Uli, Ihiala local government area of Anambra state.    The environment is the sum of all the features and conditions surrounding an organism that may influence it.  It is the life supporting media for organisms without which there... Continue Reading

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Abstract Road accidents are a common cause of disability and also a leading cause of death all over the world. Despite the burden of the problem in Nigeria, motorcycle injuries have not received the attention they deserve partly because of lack of local data. This study therefore focuses on addressing the negative impact of motorcycle... Continue Reading

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Polythene bags have been preferred for packaging purposes because they are light in weight,  cheap and resistant to degradation. Despite the benefits, poor disposal of polythene causes  degradation of soil, water, land and air resources leading to health problems . Burning  polythene releases Greenhouse gases mainly Carbon dioxide, associated... Continue Reading

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Flash flood is a natural disaster that occurs due to the sudden onset of rainfall that causes  runoff waters from high altitude areas to low altitude area. The purpose of the study was to  investigate the effects and management of flash floods in Marigat Sub-County. The study  used a descriptive research design. The target population of the... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT The land use/land cover of urhonigbe forest reserve between 1987 and 2015 was analyzed to determine the rate and nature of the land use change over time and their possible effect on the forest ecosystem of Urhonigbe Forest. Satellite Remote Sensing and GIS techniques was applied in monitoring Urhonigbe Forest Reserve in Edo State. The... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT This project examines the rate of vegetation cover changes in Enugu State using NDVI techniques for the year 1991, 2003 and 2015 so as to detect changes that has taken place between these periods. The main goal of this study is to evaluate vegetation cover change of the study area using Normalized Vegetation Index (NDVI) in order to... Continue Reading

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The study sought to find out the climate change effects on food security, and the community coping strategies in Gikindu Division in Murang’a County. The study was in response to the profound climate change effects over the years leading to depressed rainfall and increased temperatures exposing the farmers to the risk of diminished returns from... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:EVS0158
  • Pages:100

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Comprehensive Logical framework of project on Capacity Building for youth on waste management ... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT The Student has been a major area of concern with an increasing student population of increasing interest in the higher institutions of learning over the study focuses on the assessment of students' perception of hostel facilities in Universities, Kogi State University and the University of Ahuja as study area/ate University, Ayingba is... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:EVS0156
  • Pages:146

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ABSTRACT  This repossessed the effects of land use on soil properties in Dobi, Gwc;zgyv Council, Abuja. Land-use systems considered were cultivated lands (0 Sesamefield, Sorghum field, Soya bean field, and Yamfield) and an F Gil samples were taken randomly in each I and use plot at two pre-c/eu e-r ofO-18cm (topsoil) and 18-36cm (subsoil_),- five... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:EVS0155
  • Pages:135

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ABSTRACT This s tudy assessed the effects of Land use/Land cover change on soil quality in the semi arid area of northern Katsina state. This study employed an integrative methodology that comprised of five major components (i) digital image processing of Landsat Thematic Mapper image covering the study area for 1 986, Enhanced Thematic MapperETM... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:EVS0154
  • Pages:247

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ABSTRACT Climate change and variability is a global issue that needs to be given proper attention because of its impacts on agriculture and socio-economic activities. Annual rainfall and temperature data for four decades (1971-2016) for Enugu state were obtained from Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET), Enugu, and analyzed in order to establish... Continue Reading

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Abstract The study assesses the non-point source pollution on Lake Victoria around the Ggaba Landing site. It quantifies and assesses the dispersion of pollutants discharges into Lake Victoria using physicochemical analysis. Through the study, it was realized that the nutrients and physico chemical parameters discharged into Lake Victoria mixes... Continue Reading

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Abstract This study investigated the effects of effluent discharged from Warri Refinery on the water quality of Ubeji River, Warri Delta state. Water samples were collected from upstream, point of discharge of effluent and downstream sections of the river. Physicochemical parameters (turbidity, pH, electrical conductivity, total dissolved solid,... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:EVS0151
  • Pages:137

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ABSTRACT  At a time of rising food insecurity and high rates of poverty as a result of drought, rural communities have to find alternative means of livelihoods apart from crop and livestock agriculture which are susceptible to drought. Woodcarving is one of the sole most important alternative forms of livelihood in the rural areas. Despite... Continue Reading

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The state of the world’s waters remains fragile and the need for an integrated and sustainable approach to water resource management is as pressing as ever. Available supplies are under great duress as a result of high population growth, unsustainable consumption patterns, poor management practices, pollution, and inadequate investment in... Continue Reading

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Meru National Park has witnessed a steady immigration of agricultural households from nearby high potential agro-ecological zones into its buffer zones. The situation has subjected natural habitats that formerly served as communal grazing lands and wildlife dispersal areas to fragmentation and alteration. To date, the most affected zones are... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:EVS0148
  • Pages:100

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Participatory Forest Management is a framework that has widely been adopted in management of forests because it includes community and other stakeholders in forest management. The Forest Act (2005) provided way in which PFM would be implemented in Kenya to provide a solution to the problems facing the forestry sector. It provided an opportunity... Continue Reading

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Water is an integral part of many industrial processes and increasing demand for water for industrial uses will result from increasing economic activity.The water resources upon which industrial growth depends are under increasing stress and almost no economy will be spared the negative consequences of unsustainable use of this scarce resource.... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT  Soil erosion is a global issue and affects both farmlands and the economy; the causes and effects of soil are on the increase through out the country. The research was conducted in Tambajja Village Kapchorwa District in Eastern Uganda. The objectives of the study were to fi out the causes and impacts of soil in Tambajja village and... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT  The study was conducted in Bulegeni Sub-county which is located 35 Kilometers from the Eastern town of Mbale Uganda. This study was conducted between the month of May and September 2012. The main objective of the study was to find out, the socio- economic factors influencing low access to sanitation facilities at different household... Continue Reading

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In this chapter, researcher focused on the major effects, challenges and solutions. For many years, biologists and anthropologists have realized that the organic and the cultural evolution of human beings have been interdependent, mutually complementary processes (e.g., Roe and Simpson, 1958; Caspari, 1963; Dobzhansky, 1961, 1962, 1963; Montagu,... Continue Reading

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Long before the initiation of modern scientific methods for weather forecasting and climate prediction, most of the local people used traditional ways and indicators of rainfall forecasting/prediction in order to develop local adaptation and mitigation strategies. The main objective of the study was to assess the influence of indigenous knowledge... Continue Reading
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This study establishes the effect of soil erosion on agricultural activities in Nyadri Sub-County, Arua District, North Western Uganda. The research objectives included establishing the evident forms of soil erosion in the sub-county, main causes of soil erosion in the sub-county and ways in which soil erosion affects agricultural production in... Continue Reading

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2.2 Context: The World Bank 2012 Urban Development Series publication stated that waste generation is approximately 62 million tons a year with each person generating an average of 0.65 kg/day. By 2025, the report projected that urban waste generation in sub Saharan Africa will be 161.27 million tons annually. Going by this report and Nigeria’s... Continue Reading

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Abstract This study assessed impacts of climate change and its relations to air pollution on human health in Akure, Ondo State with focus on the Federal University of Technology, Akure. Data were generated from majorly primary sources through Air Quality Meter and questionnaire administrations and the meteorological station. A total of 121... Continue Reading

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ACRONYMS Kenya Wildlife Service World Wildlife Fund Lake Nakuru National Parle Nairobi National Park Kenya Agricultural institute Green House Gases Lake Nakuru Conservation and Development Project Environmental Impact Assessment Environmental Audit NAW ASSCO: Nakuru Water and Sanitation Services Company Limited NSREP: LDC'S: UN: IUCN: ITCZ: NGOS:... Continue Reading
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TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION DEDICATION ii APPROVAL iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iv LIST OF ACRONYMS xi CHAPTER ONE 1 GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1 1.0 Introductions 1 1.2 Background of the study 2 1.3 PROBLEM STATEMENT 3 1.4 GENERAL OBJECTIVE 3 1.5 SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES 4 1.6 Research questions 4 1.7 SCOPE OF THE STUDY 4 CHAPTER TWO 6 LITERATURE REVIEW 6 2.0... Continue Reading

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TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION .11 APPROVAL DEDICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS VII LIST OF TABLES LIST OF FIGURES LIST OF ACRONy1~5 XII DEFINITONS OF KEY TERMS XIII ABSTRACT XIV CHAPTER ONE 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY 1 1.2 PRoBLEM STATEMENT 2 1.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY 3 1.4 RESEARCH QUESTIONS 4 1.5 THE SCOPE OF THE... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT Sand mining is one of the major economic activities in and around the wetlands of Wakiso District and is an important Source of income among smallholder communities in many parts of the country. The gray-white sand type (Placitas) and yellow-brown sand type (Nyanjja) are commonly harvested. However, the gray-white sand dominates the... Continue Reading

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Abstract A study paper on contribution of rural communities to conservation of mangrove forests is conducted in Pangani District, North Eastern Coast of Tanzania and covered two divisions namely as Pangani and Mwera. The objectives of the study is to identify the activities of rural communities m conservation of mangrove forests in Pangani... Continue Reading

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TABLE OF CONTENTS APPROVAL DECLARATION . ii DEDICATION iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iv TABLE OF CONTENTS v LIST OF TABLES viii LIST OF FIGURES ix LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS x ABSTRACT xi CHAPTER ONE 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 .0 Introduction 1 .1 Background of the study’ 1 1 .2 Problem statement 2 1 .3 Study objectives 2 1.3,1 General objectives 2 1 .3.2... Continue Reading

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Table of Contents DECLARATION APPROVAL ii DEDICATION iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iv ABSTRACT v Table of Contents ix LIST OF ACRONYMS xii LIST OF TABLES AND DIAGRAMS xiv CHAPTER ONE 1 Introduction and Background I 1.1 Key Characteristics of... Continue Reading

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TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION APROVAL U DEDICATION fl~ ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iv ABSTRACT V ACRONYMS V~ TABLE OF CONTENTS vii CHAPTER ONE 1.0 Introduction 1 1.1 Background of the study 1 1.2 Statement of the problem 3 1.3 Study objectives 3 1.4 Research questions 3 1.5 Scope of the study 4 1.6 Significance of the study 4 CHAPTER TWO 2.0 Literature review... Continue Reading

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TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION APPROVAL DEDICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iv ACRONYMS ABSTRACT vi TABLE OF CONTENTS vii LIST OF TABLES LIST OF FIGURES CHAPTER ONE i 1.0 Introduction and background of the study 1 1 .2 Problem statement 3 1.3 Objectives of the study 3 1.3.1 General objective 3 1.3.2 Specific objectives 3 1.5 Scope of the study 4 1.5.1... Continue Reading

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TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION APPROVAL DEDICATION TABLE OF CONTENTS iv LIST OF TABLES ABSTRACT CHAPTER ONE I 1.0 Background of the study 1 1.1 Statement of the problem 2 1.2 Study objectives 3 1.2.1 General objectives 3 1.2.2 Specific objectives 3 1.3 Research questions 3 1.4 Scope of the study 3 1.5 Purpose of the study 4 1.6 Significance of the... Continue Reading

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TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION APPROVAL DEDICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS iv TABLE OF CONTENTS v LIST OF TABLES LIST OF FIGURES xi ABBREVIATIONS ABSTRACT CHAPTER ONE 1 1.0 Introduction 1 1.1 Background to study 1 1.2 Problem Statement 2 1.3 Objectives of the Study 2 1.3.1 General Objective 2 1.3.2 Specific Objectives 2 1.4 Research Questions 3 1.5. Scope... Continue Reading

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TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION i APPROVAL ii DEDICATION iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS iv TABLE OFCONTENTS vi LIST OF TABLES viii LIST OF FIGURES Ix ABSTRACT x CHAPTERONE 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1.1 Background 1 1.1.1 The State ofthe Rangelands 2 1.2 Problem ‘Statement 4 1.3 Purpose of the Study 5 1.4 Objectives of the Study 1.5 Research Questions 6 1.6 Scope... Continue Reading

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TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION i APPROVAL ii DEDICATION iv AKNOWLEDGEMENT v TABLE OF CONTENTS vi CHAPTER ONE 1 1.0 Introduction 1 1.1 Background 2 1 .2 Problem Statement 4 1.3 Objective 5 1.3.1 Overall objective~ 5 1.3.2 Specific objectives 5 1.4 Research Questions 5 1.5 Scope Of The Study 5 1.6 Justification Of The Study 6 1.7 Conceptual... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT The study focused on wetland degradation in Uganda: A case study of Kiwanataka wetland in Kampala District.lt was carried out to examine the varrious causes of kinawataka wet land degradation,asses the human activities carried in and around the wet land and to establish solution for the problems brought about as a result of kinawataka wet... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT The lack of access to sufficient water and sanitation facilities is one of the largest hindrances towards the sustainable development of the poorest 2.2 billion people in the world. The research was conducted in Hakibale Sub County in Kabarole district. The availability and accessibility of water in a community helps reduce wastage of... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT The objectives of the study were to find out the impacts of solid waste disposal in the environment. The methods used in sold waste displease, challenges faced and to come up with recommendations on effective solid waste disposal at kitezi landfill. Data was subjected to a number of stages that collectively added up to the whole process... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT The effects of charcoal burning on the forest resources is intended to discover the extent of the problem because of unhealthy combination of deforestation and booming population was inflicting hardship on women and children . They could no longer find charcoal, and when they could, they couldnTt afford it. The rapid population growth in... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT The main purpose of this study was to find out the causes of wetland degradation in Jinja District, Uganda. The study covered the awareness of the people on wetlands; the values of the ecosystems; and the impacts of wetland’ degradation, so as to come up with strategies for better management and conservation of the Lake Victoria... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT The importance of biodiversity cannot be overemphasized. Thus, the study assesses the effectiveness of community participation in biodiversity conservation in Serere Sub-county Local Forest Reserve in Serere District in Uganda. Data were collected through primary and secondary data employing questionnaire and interviews. Through the... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT In a bid to address the impact of slum development on the wetlands many organizations have developed mechanisms aimed at reducing on the rate of slum development but several measures still need to be put in place as well as elevate the lives of the people living in the slum areas for example the building of a better drainage system,... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT The study sought to assess the solid waste disposal pattern of sellers in Mile One Market Port Harcourt in order to: identify the solid waste disposal habits of sellers, determine the frequency of clearing dumpsters from the market, determine accessibilityof waste dumpsters to market sellers and ascertain if the pattern of waste disposal... Continue Reading
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  • ID:EVS0118
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ABSTRACT Parasitic weeds are plants that have evolutionarily lost autotrophic way of life during their development stages. Dodder, a plant of the Cuscuta species, is one such invasive parasitic weed with a wide range of world geographic distribution and host diversity. In Kenya, dodder is common in counties at the Coast, Central, Nyanza, Western... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT  In recent years, global warming/climate change has caused many glaciers to melt with the subsequent rising of sea levels. This has put many coastal communities all over the world especially those in developing countries at risk. The vulnerability of these communities to the impacts of climate change depends on many factors including... Continue Reading
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  • ID:EVS0116
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ABSTRACT Changes in precipitation characteristics have been identified to exert profound socio-economic consequences over West Africa. This study analysed climate model simulation and projections of precipitation changes over West Africa using the Norwegian Earth System Model (NorESM with Lat-Lon resolution of 1.89° by 2.5°). The skill of the... Continue Reading
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  • ID:EVS0115
  • Pages:118

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ABSTRACT An oil spill is the release of a liquid petroleum hydrocarbon into the environment, especially marine areas, due to human activity, and it is a form of pollution. The effect of oil spills does not only occur in water and soil, it also has effect on the vegetation, ecosystem damage, on... Continue Reading

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CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1    Background of Study     It is believed that God created man in his own image to be in control of the environment and make the best out of it as recorded in the bible (Gen.... Continue Reading

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The environment of man plays a significant role in the development of man and in determining his health status, no animal or plant has changed the environment as much as man (Mohtadi, 2015).  The earth, air, land and water have witnessed man’s devastating activities (Martonas, 2017).  In some instances the environment has been altered in a... Continue Reading

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The environment of man plays a significant role in the development of man and in determining his health status, no animal or plant has changed the environment as much as man (Mohtadi, 2015).  The earth, air, land and water have witnessed man’s devastating activities (Martonas, 2017).  In some instances the environment has been altered in a... Continue Reading

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This report is a product of an extensive research project seeking to recycle laundry wash water for Milliken Industrials Limited, Middleton, U.K. Data gathered from meter readings in Milliken Industrial Ltd, Middleton, has constantly indicated the laundry aspect of their manufacturing process as by far, the process that consumes the largest volume... Continue Reading

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This report is a product of an extensive research project seeking to recycle laundry wash water for Milliken Industrials Limited, Middleton, U.K. Data gathered from meter readings in Milliken Industrial Ltd, Middleton, has constantly indicated the laundry aspect of their manufacturing process as by far, the process that consumes the largest volume... Continue Reading

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INTRODUCTION A clear environment promotes health and esthetics living man has consistency struggled throughout the ages to keep his environment clean. Generally the task of maintaining a heating environment through good sanitary disposal or waste has a become increasing difficult in west Africa and most developing countries of the world. This is... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT   This research is aim at isolating and characterization of microorganism (fungi and bacteria) from pap sold in Enugu metropolis. This research was carried out by getting ten (10) different sample from ten (10) prominent areas of the state (Abakpa, Coal Camp, Obiagu, Emene, Uwani, Eke Obinagu, New Layout, New Heaven, Ogui Road and... Continue Reading

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INTRODUCTION Lead ingestion and absorption the exposure of children to many possible sources of lead takes on special importance because of the degree of oral activity among young children. Most infant begin mouthing objects in the middle of their first year and continue until early in the second year of life, when this activity usually subsides.... Continue Reading

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The impact of Sewage and Abattoir effluent discharge into river resulted in water pollution there by reduces it quality.This study aimed at analysing the physicochemical and bacteriological parameters of Karu Abattoir effluent and Sewage discharge into Karu River in FCT ,Abuja, Nigeria in order to ascertain the quality and impact on Karu River.... Continue Reading

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This is my practical project report for Nebosh IGC3 that earned me Excellent grade.  With 25 hazards and 5 good practices. This report is based on the findings of ongoing renovation work in Shorooq building apartment contracted by Royal Way Services LLC Dubai. The aim is to evaluate Health and Safety practice such as working conditions and... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT The study was conducted on non-usage of personal protective devices, among industrial workers, a case study of Akoti sawmill in Ise/Orun Local Government Area, Ise-Ekiti. The study population was limited to 68 workers in the factory of which 40 workers were selected using simple random sampling technique. A survey research design was... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT The study examine impact of environmental planning on rural development , This study was undertaken majorly to evaluate the impact of environmental planning on rural development and to determine if environmental planning help in the development of rural communities. Concerning methodology for this study, data for this study was collected... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT This research work physico-chemical quality of well water within Araromi Automobile Spare Parts market Agodi, Ibadan. The research work assess the physico-chemical characteristics of thewell water sample collected in the study area and also identify analyze and compare the heavy metal concentration with national and international... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT This project work was based on the DETERMINANT EFFECT OF PEST IN DISEASE TRANSMISSION AMONG THE INHABITANTS OF IBARAPA NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OYO STATE. Information was gathered through the use of questionnaire which was distributed and finally analyzed. This project woke has five chapters. Chapter one consists of Introduction,... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT This project investigates the effect of domestic waste disposal among adults in Oke-Sopen Community, Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State . The study adopts a descriptive survey method. The research instrument for data collection was questionnaire. Data were collected from both primary and secondary sources. A total of 200 questionnaires were... Continue Reading

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Introduction Background of the study Statement of the problem Objective of the problem Research question Definition of term Literature reviews Data analysis Recommendation References... Continue Reading

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This project is all about risk assessment... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT Humans in modern society are exposed to an ever-increasing number of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) generated from the production and supply of electricity, television sets, personal computer (PC), radio communication, and mobile communication, hence, it has become a public health issue. This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT Commonly sold vegetables within the Abuja Municipal Area Council, FCT Abuja were investigated for the prevalence of parasitic eggs. A total of 225 vegetable samples were collected and investigated for the presence of these parasites using standard methods, and quite a number of them were positive. Results obtained showed the parasitic... Continue Reading

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This project work capture the causes and effects of flooding in different parts of the nation. ABSTRACT: Nigeria is the most populous Black race country in Africa and in the world with a total land area of 983,213 km2 occupied by over 160 Million people: The interaction of these millions of people with their environment has left indelible mark on... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT: The designed air driven engine is an economic friendly engine which operates with the aid of a compressed air. in principle, an air driven engine uses the expansion of compressed air to drive the pistons of an engine. an bio gas driven engine is a pneumatic actuator that creates useful work by expanding compressed gas. there is no mixing... Continue Reading

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Topic : The environmental impacts of building constructions as expressed by the stakeholders in building and construction industry. Key words: Environmental Impact Assessment (EAI,Sustainable Development: Development, Regulation,Global Warning, Ecosystem, Green house Gas (GHG) ABSTRACT This study investigated the environmental impacts of building... Continue Reading

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Occupation Health and safety (OHS) is a cross-disciplinary area which ensures the protection of Safety, Health and Welfare of people engaged in work or even employment. The goal of occupation Health and Safety programmes is to foster a safe and healthy work environment. As secondary effects, Occupation Health and Safety may also protect coworkers,... Continue Reading

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Executive Summary Offshore drilling for oil and natural gas have been ongoing since the 1800’s but little emphasis has been placed on the fate of drilling waste acquired during the drilling process. There are three main categories of waste that represent a potential concern based on current disposal practices. These waste categories are drilling... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT This study was conducted to determine the Impact of Environmental Sanitation in Agege Local Government Area of Lagos state, Nigera. One hundred and fifthy (150) respondents were selected through simple random sampling technique. Data were collected through the administration of questionnaires and were analyzed on frequency distribution... Continue Reading

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Land-use activities occurring in the upper catchment of the Olifants River System affect  the water quality of Loskop Dam. Such activities lead to water pollution and that affect  the health of fish and other aquatic organisms. The aim of the study was to determine  the health status of Loskop Dam by assessing the health and parasites of... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT This research work physico-chemical quality of well water within Araromi Automobile Spare Parts market Agodi, Ibadan. The research work assess the physico-chemical characteristics of thewell water sample collected in the study area and also identify analyze and compare the heavy metal concentration with national and international... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT The gross alpha and beta radioactivity pollution of main water supplies in Dutsinma metropolis were measured using proportional gas counter. The results show that the gross alpha radioactivity in water samples is lower than the maximum contaminant level of 0.1Bq/L set by World Health Organization (WHO). The measured alpha activities have... Continue Reading

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Water is a vital source of life essential for survival of all living organisms. Surface runoff and soil may become contaminated by the accumulation of heavy metals deposited by the activities of auto mechanic village. Runoff samples were obtained during rainfall from Alabata Mechanic Village located at Camp, Abeokuta, Ogun state; during the... Continue Reading

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The effect flood on land utilization: disaster prevention in nigeri INTRODUCTION Land Utilization: Floods are among the most overwhelming natural disasters in the world, causing discomfort and sickness also claiming more lives and increasing poverty and property damage than any other natural phenomena. In Nigeria, though not leading in terms of... Continue Reading

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. BACKGROUND OF STUDY Water is the prerequisite of life, mankind has settled along the Nile, the Euphrates, the Tigris, the Indus and the Yangtze-Kiang (Marsha  et al ., 1999). Since ancient times and well before the past millennium, people have sought ways of dealing with... Continue Reading

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Deforestation causes, effects and control strtegies CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the studies Nigeria is naturally endowed with vast expanse of forest land, the swamp forests in the extreme Southern part of the country, the tropical rainforest in the South- western axis and the wooded savannah in the middle belt. Nigeria ranks among the... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT       Air quality continues to be among the top environmental concerns in Nigeria.  In nigeria, where majority of  the rural population uses charcoal, very little is known about the impacts of the life-cycle of the fuel on the... Continue Reading

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CONSEQUENCES OF DEFORESTATION ON RURAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME (A CASE STUDY OF ODIGHI EDO STATE CHAPTER ONE 1.0.         INTRODUCTION Deforestation is the removal of a forest or stand of trees where the land is thereafter converted to a non-forest use.  Examples of deforestation include conversion of forestland to farms, ranches, or urban use.... Continue Reading

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Abstract The issue of environmental degradation as a result of crude oil theft is fast becoming an intractable problem in Nigeria, the international energy agency reported that Nigeria was losing about $7 billion annually to oil theft; crude oil theft has led to pipeline damages causing oil firms to cut output and environmental degradation through... Continue Reading

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CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1. Background of the study Environmental planning the process of facilitating decision making to carry out development with the consideration given to the natural environmental, social, political, economic... Continue Reading

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CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1. Background of the study Nigeria flares more natural gas associated with oil extraction than any other country, with estimates suggesting that of the 3.5 billion cubic feet (100,000,000 m³) of associated gas produced annually,... Continue Reading

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CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1      BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY 1.2        Solid wastes comprise all the wastes arising from human and animal activities that are normally solid, discarded as useless or unwanted. Also included are by-... Continue Reading

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RURAL DEVELOPMENT, A MEANS OF COMBATING RURAL URBAN MIGRATION ABSTRACT This study was carried out to determine the effect of rural development on rural urban migration. The study was guided by the specific objectives; To determine whether rural development can serve as a panacea for rural urban migration, To find out the socio-economic causes of... Continue Reading

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                 THE IMPACT OF STUDENT POPULATION ON RENTAL VALUE AROUND THE POLYTECHNIC NEIGHBOUHOOD (CASE STUDY OF RUFUS                                                                                                GIWA POLYTHECNIC OWO) CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY... Continue Reading

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A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF RENTAL  VARIATION IN RESIDENTIAL AND  COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES IN NIGERIA  (A CASE STUDY OF PORT HARCOURT 2004- 2014) INTRODUCTION 1.1  BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Shelter is a basic necessity in life. An individual can satisfy this need by either occupying his own (owner’s occupier) property or renting another persons... Continue Reading

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CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Abuja the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria has tremendous importance in the country’s life and development. It is a hotbed for political fermentation, such that generates centripetal attraction from... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT The versatility of wood is due to the level of moisture content in wood which determine the performance of wood in service. This performance is as a result of the process used in the drying of the wood species. Wood can be dried through natural and artificial drying... Continue Reading

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A CASE STUDY OF ITU LGA TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter one Introduction 1.1 background of the study 1.2 statement of problem 1.3 objective of the study 1.4 research questions 1.5 statements of research hypotheses 1.6 significance of the study 1.7 definitions of... Continue Reading

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CHAPTER ONE THE EFFECT OF REFUSED DISPOSAL ON HUMAN HEALTH IN NIGERIA ( A CASE STUDY OF BAYELSA STATE) INTRODUCTION 1.0  Background of the study human health: The importance of living in a clean environment cannot be over-emphasized. Once an environment is... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT This study analyzed poverty status of forest dwellers in coastal communities of Ondo State, Nigeria. Ten communities were randomly selected in the coastal region of Ondo State. In the two local government areas that were selected, two sets of structured... Continue Reading

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS Cover Page – – – – – – – – – – Title Page – – – – – – – – – – Certification – – – – – – – – – – Dedication – – – – – – – – – – Acknowledgement – – – – – – – – –... Continue Reading

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CHALLENGES OF POOR DRAINAGE SYSTEMS AND FLOODS  CONTROL IN LAGOS METROPOLIS, NIGERIA Flooding is persistent in Lagos Metropolis. The objective of this paper is to ascertain the causes,  magnitude, and effects; and to indicate directions for policy makers and urban dwellers. Topographical maps were used for data collection on the physical... Continue Reading

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flood hazard mapping : The prevalence of flooding within Nigeria which has been generally attributed to climate change and poor urban planningis an issue of critical importance within the context of national development.Over the period 1985 to 2014, flooding in Nigeria has affected... Continue Reading

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The movement of human beings from areas of origin to area of final destination is a natural phenomenon among human societies. This study focuses on rural-urban migration with the aim of identifying the socio-economic and cultural causes of rural-urban migration, the socio-economic and cultural... Continue Reading

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CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND Rural areas are a key sector in every nation’s economy and their rapid development and modernization have gained the attention of policy makers and governments all over the world. This is because a sizeable majority of the population... Continue Reading

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1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY The unceasing abandonment of residential buildings and development projects is so shocking in the developing countries such that Nigerian has remained one of the countries in such difficulty (Ayodele and Alabi, 2011; Kotangora, 1993; Osemenan, 1987). Therefore,... Continue Reading

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This paper examines the importance of housing to man as an essential need and a prerequisite for the survival of man after food. It equally recognizes profound influence it has on the health, behaviour and efficiency of man and the nation as a... Continue Reading

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THE EFFECT OF REUSE, RECYCLING OF PLASTICS AND ESSENTIAL TO WASTE MANAGEMENT Abstract Be it food packets, toys, storage packing, furniture or electronic items, plastics are so widely used that imagining our lives without it is impossible. It is one of the best substitutes for wood, thus reducing the cutting of trees and helping the environment. On... Continue Reading

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INTRODUCTION Cities are at the nexus of a further threat to the environment, namely the production of an increasing quantity and complexity of wastes. The estimated quantity of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) generated worldwide is 1.7 – 1.9 billion metric tons.2 In many cases,... Continue Reading

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INTRODUCTION Solid wastes comprise all the wastes arising from human and animal activities that are normally solid, discarded as useless or unwanted. Also included are by- products of process lines or materials that may be required by law to be disposed of (Okecha 2000). Solid waste can be classified... Continue Reading

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INTRODUCTION Cities are at the nexus of a further threat to the environment, namely the production of an increasing quantity and complexity of wastes. The estimated quantity of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) generated worldwide is 1.7 – 1.9 billion metric tons.2 In many cases, municipal... Continue Reading

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INTRODUCTION: 27 SEPTEMBER 2016 | GENEVA –  A new WHO air quality model confirms that 92% of the world’s population lives in places where air quality levels exceed WHO limits*. Information is presented via interactive maps, highlighting areas within countries that exceed WHO limits.... Continue Reading

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When first proposed in this country during the 1970s, waste-to-energy (WTE) incinerators appeared to be ideal solutions to the growing mounds of trash in our “throw-away” society. Promising to convert useless garbage into electricity while saving precious landfill space,... Continue Reading

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Outdoor Air Pollution TABLE OF CONTENT Title page Certification                                                                                               ... Continue Reading

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) Abstract Housing is a process which makes the act of dwelling possible. In effect, the term, housing includes the house itself and the total surrounding environment with its ancillary facilities and services. One of the processes in building a house is the Building Approval phase... Continue Reading

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter One: Introduction Background of the Study Statement of the Problem Objectives of the Study Research Questions Research Hypotheses Significance of the Study Scope/ Limitation of the Study Definition of Terms... Continue Reading

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Abstract The development of rural areas and particularly in developing societies has remained a challenge to policy makers, and developments experts. Policies, programs and theories aimed at improving the broad socio-economic wellbeing of the... Continue Reading

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Introduction The awareness of the many services provided by tropical forest (Costanza et al. 1997) and the rapid increase in tropical deforestation has put forest at the center stage of the agenda for developers, conservationists, and policy-makers. Researchers have... Continue Reading

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THE IMPACT OF GRASSROOTS CHALLENGES TO TRASH INCINERATORS IN NIGERIA When first proposed in this country during the 1970s, waste-to-energy (WTE) incinerators appeared to be ideal solutions to the growing mounds of trash in our “throw-away” society. Promising to convert useless garbage into electricity while saving precious landfill space,... Continue Reading

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Sustainable Consumption: Economics and Ethical Concerns for the Environment in Consumer Choices INTRODUCTION The article examines individual action informed by ethical concerns for the environment as a strategy for moving toward more sustainable consumption. The article first employs a model of rational choice to analyze independent consumer... Continue Reading

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(A case study of Some Selected project Supervisors from Julius Berger Nigeria Plc and Marlum Nigeria Plc, Uyo offices.) CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Time impacts are inevitable on construction projects, primarily because... Continue Reading

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CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1Background of the study The generation and disposal of waste is an intrinsic part of any developing or industrial society. Waste, both from domestic and commercial sources has grown significantly in Nigeria over the past decade. Every time a householder shops at the... Continue Reading

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An Assessment Of The Socio-economic Impacts (effects) Of Agulu-nanka Gully Erosion, Anambra State, Southeastern Nigeria  Soil erosion is the systematic removal of soil including plant nutrients from the land surface by various agents of denudation. This paper highlights the social and economic impacts of gulling in the area. Social effects... Continue Reading

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CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1      Background of the study The construction industry plays an important role in the development of the economy of the country. Construction industry is an area influenced by many different factors such as labor, material, equipment and... Continue Reading

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CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1      Background of the study The internationally recognized definition for the marine environment was developed by Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Environmental Protection (GESAMP), currently known as Aspects Of Marine Environmental Protection, which states: ‘Introduction by man, directly or... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT   Early sex education among our youths is very vital. This study was conducted to examine the attitude of parents towards the study of sex education in secondary schools in an enlightened community like the University of Benin, Benin City. Data was obtained through the use of questionnaire. A total of 200 questionnaires were distributed... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT This r esearch work sets out to investigate  teachers and students perception of the teaching of sexuality education  in  some selected  secondary schools in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. To achieve this, a total number of f our  ( 4 ) research questions were raised and twenty (20) test items were constructed using... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT The principal aim of this research is to ascertain the influence of the home environment on academic achievement among secondary school students. To determine this, four research questions where formulated which comprises the questionnaire that was used to solicit factual information from students in Egor local Government area in Edo... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT Breast self examination is a monthly examination a woman can perform by herself to check for breast cancer, breast self examination is cheap and not painful, however it is dependent on the knowledge and attitude of women and young girls towards it. This study was carried out to assess the knowledge of breast self examination among fresh... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT The aim and purpose of this research work is to look into student’s behavior and sexual activities which expose them to contracting sexually transmitted infections, level of awareness of students towards sexually transmitted infections, factors that combine to determine the risk factors of contracting sexually transmitted infections. A... Continue Reading

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CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Most large Nigeria cities are overcrowded, due to urban attraction and developments such as universities, job opportunities, security and so on. Little controlled urban growth leads to poor management of solid and liquid wastes produced by cities. This leads to many problems of sanitation. The... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT Abandonment of development projects (ACP) is considered one of the most common and serious problems plaguing the Abuja development industry given the number and the value of the projects involved. It affects not only the immediate purchasers but also other project players and the general public. Sometimes it also involves expending public... Continue Reading

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Abstract : Today, the mechanized man is capable of defacing the Sun despite its hotness, was it close and within man’s reach; just to satisfy his quest for pleasurable comfort even to the detriment of his neighbour. Man on a daily basis... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT This research entails the ways in which noise/sound is transmitted into and out of the building wind in a given environment with much emphasis on special buildings (radio station or television house). In this study an investigation related with noise which is one of the pollution on people was carried out. The various methods of... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT This project topic has it genesis in my desire to do an intensive, demanding, but rewarding topic for the thesis project since Enugu state doesn’t have any existing five –star hotel. The emergency of Governor Sullivan chime as the executive is another catalyst for the project. From 2007 till date his government has brought a face life... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT This thesis studied the Management of Rural-Urban Migration and Economic Development in Nigeria: The case of Anambra State. Development of a Country or State depends on its ability to manage and deal with challenges that come with development, such as over-population, pressure on facilities (roads, electricity), accommodation problems,... Continue Reading

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ABTRASCT The advent and advances made in computer technology in the twenty-first century has generally increased the speed and the capacity of various geoinformation and map-making processes. The improvements have revolutionized the map-making process, which has metamorphosed into the widely acknowledged of the use of ARCGIS 9.2. ARCGIS 9.2 has... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT This study focused on the assessment of flooding problems in makoko area of Lagos state. The aim and objective was to identify and asses the drainage channel in the study area, the effects of flooding in the study area, to examine the causes of flooding in the study area and to examine past efforts of curbing flooding problems in the... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT This study explored the impact of environmental factors on the effective teaching and learning of physical education and sports in Lagos state secondary schools. The study was guided by research objectives, questions and hypotheses that included the influence of school location, school facilities and modern supervision techniques on the... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT This study appraised land accessibility under the Land Use Act. The case study area for this research has been Lagos state with special attention paid to the following local government areas in the state, namely: Lagos-Island local government, Apapa local government, Mushin Local Government, and Ikeja local government. A total of 80... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT Environmental Management System refers to management of an organization’s environmental programs in a comprehensive, systematic, planned and documented manner. It includes the organizational structure, planning and resources for developing, implementing and maintaining policy for environmental protection. It is not surprising that... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT This study examined the knowledge and awareness of effect of air pollution on the health of motorcycle riders in coker/aguda local council development area. The sample consisted of 110 motorcycle riders in Coker/Aguda Local Council Development Area of Lagos State. Variables studied are knowledge and awareness of the effect of air... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT The study assessed the perceived effects of solid waste disposal techniques on health status of residents in Igando Local Government Area. Four (4) Local Communities Development Area Ifeoluwa, Banjo,  Feyintola and Oduduwa The descriptive research method was used in carrying out the study. The population for the study was people within... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT The study investigate student knowledge a Climate Change and Environmental Preservation in Surulere and Lagos Mainland Local Government Area of Lagos State. The research work sought to investigate students understanding of environmental concepts and climatic change, if gender difference exists in student knowledge of climatic change as... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT This study was intended to evaluate the consequences of deforestation on rural household income. This study was guided by the following objectives; to find out the causes of deforestation in Odighi in Edo state, to examine the consequences of in rural household income, to determine the strategies of reducing deforestation. The study... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT The broad environmental issues faced by the oil and gas exploration and production industry are manifested at both local and global levels. They include: habitat protection and biodiversity, air emissions, marine and freshwater discharges, incidents and oil spills, and soil and groundwater contami­nation.  Research Methodology:  The... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT Municipal solid wastes re-use and recycling have multiple socioeconomic and environmental benefits that have not been adequately examined in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. The objectives of this research are to: examine the socio-economic and demographic characteristics of waste management entrepreneurs; identify the sources and... Continue Reading

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CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1     Background of Study Today, there is no doubt that the world has increasingly become urban and the 20 century witnessed rapid and unprecedented urbanization of the world’s population. The global urban population increased from 13% in 1900 to 29% in 1950, 49% in 2005 and it is estimated that by 2030, 60% of the... Continue Reading

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CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1       Background of Study In terms of Sustainability and environment, the natural elements play important roles for ecological preservation. Water is the most abundant environmental resource on earth but its accessibility is based on quality and quantity, as well as space and time. It may be available in various... Continue Reading

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Abstract Inevitable consequences of the practice of solid waste disposal in landfills are gas and leachate generation due primarily to microbial decomposition, climatic conditions, refuse characteristics and landfilling operations. The migration of gas and leachate away from the landfill boundaries and their release into the surrounding... Continue Reading

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TABLE OF CONTENT Chapter One            Introduction 1.1         Background of the study 1.2         Statement of the problem 1.3         Purpose of the study 1.4         Significance of study 1.5         Research questions 1.6         Scope of study 1.7         Limitation of... Continue Reading

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Cover Page        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        - Title Page  -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        - Certification        -       ... Continue Reading

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CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1            Background to the Study Contemporary globalization and urbanization is reproducing classic conditions historically associated with the emergence of infectious diseases and the periodically recurring pattern of epidemics and pandemics. The dynamics of contemporary globalization has contributed to... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT A lot of public latrine poses a very serious problem to the people of Awka and also to other places across the country. The problem of open defecation which some people often refer to as going to the bush or bush shitting has persistently been difficult to address in Awka and Nigeria because of the unavailability of good public and home... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT This research was conducted on “Assessment of Solid Waste Disposal Practices in Majidadi ‘B’ ward in the Bauchi metropolis” aimed at assessing the nature and the methods used by the users of the area, which was first carried out through survey with the use of structured questionnaires to some persons chosen from the study area.... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT The study assessed the Yankari Games Reserve as a tourist destination by investigating the perception of the tourists who patronize it. The assessment used indicators including the level of patronage in number of tourists attracted annually, wildlife resources of the reserve, infrastructure, facilities and safety. The method employed... Continue Reading

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AIM AND OBJECTIVES The aim of the study is to improve the visual aesthetics of the whole environment at large and make the faculty more convenient for man through the provision of different facilities lacking in the area. OBJECTIVES The objectives are those principled processes we intend to follow so as to actualize our goal. (a) carrying out an... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT This study was carried out to assess environmental impacts of a proposed tankfarm which is to be situated at the Olokola Free Trade Zone in Ondo State (OKFTZ). It encompasses various field sampling which includes soil, air and noise sampling taken from the proposed site. These samples were tested in the laboratory for parameters such as... Continue Reading

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The Urban settlement over the world witness great influx of people from the rural area. These people move to the urban centres because of the basic infrastructure and services rendered. The white collar job (Formal activities) cannot cater for the increased population; as such, informal activities takes off. These informal activities if not... Continue Reading

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CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study The importance of living in a clean environment cannot be over-emphasized. Once an environment is free of indecent waste, its impact is usually seen in all aspects of life of individuals having contact with that environment. The focus of this study was to assess the effect of waste disposal... Continue Reading

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THE EFFECT OF THE LAND USE ACT ON PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF ENUGU URBAN ABSTRACT Real estate development and use of land are prompted primarily by the products and satisfaction that could be derived therefrom. It is a common knowledge that the Land Use Act has since its inception, provided answer to the socio-economic... Continue Reading
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CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Management of Abattior wastes has been of great concern in Nigeria. Almost every day in all the urban and rural markets in our county Nigeria, animals are slaughtered while the meats are sold to the public for consumption. Meat wastes sprang up from killing and also dehairing, paunch handling,... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT Poor waste management has been a major problem to human existence and it affects both rural and urban areas. Various methods of waste disposal exist and this study assessed the waste man- agement practices among residents of Owerri State, Imo state, Nigeria. It was a descriptive cross sectional study in which a total of 282 residents of... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT For thousands of years, sand and gravel have been used in the construction of roads and buildings. Today, demand for sand and gravel continues to increase. Mining operators, in conjunction with cognizant resource agencies, must work to ensure that sand mining is conducted in a responsible manner. Excessive in-stream sand-and-gravel mining... Continue Reading

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CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1    BACKGROUND  OF THE STUDY Malaria still remains a significant public health problem especially in low and middle income countries. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), malaria transmission in Nigeria is abysmally high with over 76% of the population reporting more than 1 case per 1,000 populations... Continue Reading

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Abstract Solid waste management is an established environmental health challenge in most societies. The heterogeneousnature of municipal solid wastemakes its management particularly complex. Waste segregation which is key to proper solid waste management has not been adopted in... Continue Reading
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  • ID:EVS0002
  • Pages:100

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CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the study Globally, disasters are said to have devastating effect on economic development, livelihoods, agriculture, and health, social and human life (Wood, 2005). They are sudden, accidental events that may cause deaths or injuries. Abam (2006) defined... Continue Reading
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