» ABSTRACT This research work examines the socio economic impact of Zobe Dam on its neighboring environment. Specific objectives includes how the construction of the dam has brought about changes in farming techniques, their standard of living and its potential contribution to the overall develo…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Climate change has become an environmentally threatening phenomenon. An effective strategy which can help tackle the issue is the concern and action by the human beings who are noted to be the main cause and affected by the problem. Public acti…Continue Reading »
» ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF INDUSTRIAL WATER POLLUTION CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE 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 (Ademoroti 1996). The growth of the major industr…Continue Reading »
» ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION AND IT'S ASSOCIATED HEALTH RISK AMONG RESIDENTS OF NKPOR, IDEMILI NORTH, LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ANAMBRA STATE CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY It has been observed in recent times that the role the environment play to a nation‟s development process can…Continue Reading »
» HEALTH EDUCATION AS A PARAGIDM TO AN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the Study According to Professor Emmanuel Ofeme, in Owerri, while delivering lecture at the 2nd Sam Okwaraji Memorial Lecture, Published by Chimaobi Uchendu, in the Sun News online sports of F…Continue Reading »
» INCIDENCE OF DEFORESTATION AMONG THE POPULACE AND ENVIRONMENT CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the studies Today forest occupy approximately one –third of earth land area, account for two – third of th…Continue Reading »
» THE ECONOMIC IMPORTANCE OF BACTERIA IN THE ENVIRONMENT CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Environment is a comprehensive term, which comprises of all the factors which make up the surroundings. The air that one breathes, the land on which one lives, the water one drinks and…Continue Reading »
» THE EFFECT OF RURAL POVERTY ON ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the Study Poverty is a social phenomenon that has eaten deep into the fabrics of every society ranging from its political, social and economic organizations. It is therefore a social problem that has…Continue Reading »