1. WASTE DISPOSAL AND LANDFILL: POTENTIAL HAZARDS
» 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 …Continue Reading »
» 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 …Continue Reading »
» 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 …Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT Landfilling is the ultimate disposal technology which is relevant even when other advanced options are being used for recycling and/or volume reduction. It is the method of choice in developing nations because it is the lowest cost disposal option. Indeed, most industrial nations, including…Continue Reading »
» 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 boundarie…Continue Reading »
» Abstract Landfill gas containing methane is produced by anaerobic degradation of organic waste. Methane is a strong greenhouse gas and landfills are one of the major anthropogenic sources of atmospheric methane. Landfill methane may be oxidized by methanotrophic microorganisms in soils or waste mate…Continue Reading »
» 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 Pro…Continue Reading »
» 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, …Continue Reading »
» 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…Continue Reading »
» 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 e…Continue Reading »
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» CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO STUDY A flood is an overflow of an expanse of water that submerges land (Wikipedia 2011a). Floods are among the most devastating natural disasters in the world, claiming more lives and causing more property damage than any other natural phenomena. …Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT Lakowe is one of the coastal regions below sea level. One of the proper measures to be taken to ensure safety for residents in the community is using quality plumbing materials during the construction of houses and roads to avoid environmental mishaps. The study therefore assessed the effec…Continue Reading »
» 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 groundwa…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE 1.0: INTRODUCTION Among the major problems facing mankind today, is the issue of climate change and variability. Climate change has long since ceased to be a scientific curiosity, and no longer a mere environmental and regulatory concerns but a major, overriding environmental issue…Continue Reading »
» 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 livelihoods of the producers, who endure significant h…Continue Reading »
» 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 stra…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO STUDY Water pollution is a major problem in the global context, and it has been suggested that is the leading worldwide cause of deaths and diseases (World Resources 1998). The growth of the major industrial cities also caused…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE 1.0: INTRODUCTION Among the major problems facing mankind today, is the issue of climate change and variability. Climate change has long since ceased to be a scientific curiosity, and no longer a mere environmental and regulatory concerns but a major, overriding environmental issue…Continue Reading »
» 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 exi…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT The study focused on the effect of polluted surface water on the health of the resident in Ado Odo/Ota local government Area. Water quality is an essential ingredient of healthy and productive life, but due to rapid industrialization and population explosion, surface waters which have been…Continue Reading »
» 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…Continue Reading »
» 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 k…Continue Reading »
» 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 environm…Continue Reading »
» 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 Governmen…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT This research work looks at Due Process Application in the procurement of construction projects in Nigeria. It gives a brief background of the introduction of due process generally in the Nigerian public sector and specifically in the construction industry. This research goes further to …Continue Reading »