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Determination of Heavy Metals Concentrations in Local and Imported Chicken Meat Found in Hilla Province Markets 希拉省市场上本地鸡肉和进口鸡肉中重金属浓度的测定

American Journal of Environment and Climate Pub Date : 2024-07-08 DOI: 10.54536/ajec.v3i2.3002

Dhurgham A A Al-Sultany, Ali K. Al-Muttarii Muttarii, Jassim M Salman

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Reimagining Futures: Environmental Activism and African Futurism in Nnedi Okorafor’s Lagoon 重新想象未来：恩尼迪-奥科拉福《泻湖》中的环境行动主义和非洲未来主义

American Journal of Environment and Climate Pub Date : 2024-05-16 DOI: 10.54536/ajec.v3i2.2714

Ayo Ogunsiji

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Oil Spillage Monitoring in Nigeria and the Role of Remote Sensing - An Overview 尼日利亚石油泄漏监测及遥感的作用 - 概述

American Journal of Environment and Climate Pub Date : 2024-05-03 DOI: 10.54536/ajec.v3i1.2650

Nwankwo Evalistus Iloabuchi, Godspower Oke Omokaro, Oluwatayo Enahoro Agbede

{"title":"Oil Spillage Monitoring in Nigeria and the Role of Remote Sensing - An Overview","authors":"Nwankwo Evalistus Iloabuchi, Godspower Oke Omokaro, Oluwatayo Enahoro Agbede","doi":"10.54536/ajec.v3i1.2650","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54536/ajec.v3i1.2650","url":null,"abstract":"Oil spillage poses a persistent challenge in Nigeria most especially in oil-rich Niger Delta region, necessitating effective monitoring and mitigation measures. This study provides an overview of oil spill monitoring in Nigeria, emphasizing the pivotal role of remote sensing technology. Leveraging data from the NOSDRA Oil Spill Monitoring website, spanning 2016 to 2020, variations in spill occurrences among oil companies are analyzed. In 2016, a total of 42,741.25 barrels were spilled across 689 incidents, with NPDC emerging as the top spillage contributor. Similarly, 2017 witnessed 35,076.62 barrels spilled across 604 incidents, with NPDC and SPDC maintaining dominance. The trend continued in 2018, with SPDC recording the highest volume of spills among the top six contributing companies. However, in 2019, spillage increased, led by SPDC, followed closely by Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited and Aiteo. Conversely, 2020 saw a decrease in spillage, albeit SPDC retained its lead. These findings underscore the critical need for enhanced monitoring and regulatory enforcement to mitigate the environmental and socio-economic impacts of oil spills in Nigeria. However, proactive measures are needed to strengthen regulatory oversight, improve spill response capabilities, and promote transparency and accountability within the petroleum industry.","PeriodicalId":199881,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Environment and Climate","volume":"125 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141015057","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Environmental Awareness and Participation among College Students of Mindoro State University – Calapan City Campus 民都洛州立大学卡拉潘市校区大学生的环保意识和参与情况

American Journal of Environment and Climate Pub Date : 2024-01-18 DOI: 10.54536/ajec.v3i1.2389

Jovie Rose D Masongsong

{"title":"Environmental Awareness and Participation among College Students of Mindoro State University – Calapan City Campus","authors":"Jovie Rose D Masongsong","doi":"10.54536/ajec.v3i1.2389","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54536/ajec.v3i1.2389","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to assess the level of environmental awareness and engagement among students at Mindoro State University regarding waste management, resource conservation, and environmental initiatives at the Calapan City Campus. Furthermore, it aimed to identify challenges in policy development addressing environmental pollution and actions contributing to degradation. The study also sought to analyze the application of environmental awareness through activities like tree planting and waste management. Employing stratified random sampling, the study involved 270 respondents enrolled during the 1st Semester of the Academic Year 2022-2023. Utilizing a structured questionnaire, the researcher measured awareness and participation levels. Results indicated that Mindoro State University students exhibited high levels of awareness and active participation, indicating a positive reception. This active involvement is crucial in establishing a mandate and framework for community-based environmental management, with widespread positive effects on the environment, nature, and society. The study’s impact on the community includes heightened awareness, increased community participation, and adopting sustainable practices. Environmental education emerged as a catalyst for individuals, communities, and organizations to comprehend environmental impacts, fostering a deeper sense of community and heightened environmental consciousness. Community participation emerged as a potent tool for environmental conservation in protected areas, facilitating collaborative efforts to drive positive change and environmental protection. Moreover, the study advocates for promoting sustainable practices, such as waste reduction and resource conservation, to minimize individuals’ environmental footprint and contribute to a healthier planet.","PeriodicalId":199881,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Environment and Climate","volume":"114 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139615423","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Sunyani’s Flood Risk Landscape: An In-Depth Examination 苏瓦尼的洪水风险景观：深入研究

American Journal of Environment and Climate Pub Date : 2023-12-22 DOI: 10.54536/ajec.v3i1.2223

Kwadwo Wanyor, Thomas D. Morkla

{"title":"Sunyani’s Flood Risk Landscape: An In-Depth Examination","authors":"Kwadwo Wanyor, Thomas D. Morkla","doi":"10.54536/ajec.v3i1.2223","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54536/ajec.v3i1.2223","url":null,"abstract":"Disaster is the only event that can set back most goals achieved in decades in just an event. The ability to cope with the onset and aftermath of flood disasters poses a great challenge for municipal administrators around the world. Sunyani Municipality is vulnerable to flood disasters because of its growing population, dependency on climate for livelihoods, low-income levels, non-existence of insurance policies, weak government institutions, and inadequate funds to manage the municipality. Sunyani Municipality lacks a flood risk management plan to deal with mitigating the hazard, managing it when it occurs and restoring normalcy after the event. Flood-prone map was generated using digital elevation, hydrological datasets, land use maps of Sunyani coupled with flood models which were informed by the land use and Spatial Planning Unit regulation. A questionnaire was used to ascertain information from persons leaving within the flood-prone area. A total of one hundred and fifty (150) respondents. Major hazards Identified are climate hydrological (Riverine and urban flooding). The spatial location of the riverine flood is along the major rivers in the municipality. The other type of flood in the municipality is the urban/flash floods. Although, the areas experiencing the flash floods are built-up or residential areas, field visits indicated that most of the residential buildings are currently sitting in a flow accumulation path, which impedes the movement of rainwater after downpours. As such, the easy spillage of water into houses and shops. The flooding of some of the municipality’s major routes will affect economic activities.","PeriodicalId":199881,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Environment and Climate","volume":"58 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138945800","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Adsorption of Ca (II), Mn (II), Fe (III), Mg (II), and Pb (II) Ions from New Valley Groundwater Using Illite and Nanoparticles 利用伊利石和纳米颗粒吸附新山谷地下水中的钙（II）、锰（II）、铁（III）、镁（II）和铅（II）离子

American Journal of Environment and Climate Pub Date : 2023-12-18 DOI: 10.54536/ajec.v3i1.2118

Ghada Sayed, Enas M Abou Taleb, F. El-saied

{"title":"Adsorption of Ca (II), Mn (II), Fe (III), Mg (II), and Pb (II) Ions from New Valley Groundwater Using Illite and Nanoparticles","authors":"Ghada Sayed, Enas M Abou Taleb, F. El-saied","doi":"10.54536/ajec.v3i1.2118","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54536/ajec.v3i1.2118","url":null,"abstract":"Heavy metal pollution is a significant environmental concern due to its potential hazards. In this study, the adsorption of Ca (II), Mn (II), Fe (III), Mg (II), and Pb (II) ions from diluted aqueous solutions was investigated using both illite and nano-illite particles. The integration of illite as a natural and cost-effective material in water treatment for areas facing water pollution challenges offers a holistic solution with positive implications for the environment, economy, and public health. The multifaceted benefits of illite underscore its potential as a valuable tool in addressing water-related issues in remote and economically constrained regions. The synthesis and characterization of nano-illite were conducted through SEM, TEM, and FTIR spectroscopy. Notably, the TEM analysis revealed that the particle size of nano-illite (ranging from 2 to 4 nm) was smaller than that of illite (ranging from 20 to 30 nm). For the adsorption experiments, batch tests were performed, and the optimal conditions were determined. It was found that the highest adsorption efficiency for the studied metal ions was achieved at a pH of 7, a contact time of 60 minutes, an illite dosage of 0.4 g, and a nano-illite dosage of 0.3 g. Furthermore, the adsorption kinetics were analyzed using the pseudo-second-order kinetic model, while the adsorption isotherms were evaluated using the Langmuir model. This investigation provides valuable insights into the effective removal of heavy metal ions from aqueous solutions using illite and nano-illite particles. The results highlight the potential applicability of these adsorbents in addressing heavy metal pollution, thereby contributing to the mitigation of environmental risks associated with such contaminants.","PeriodicalId":199881,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Environment and Climate","volume":" 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138994770","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Effect of Land Use and Land Cover Change on Soil Erosion in Alaba Sub-Watersheds of Central Rift Valley Basin, Ethiopia 埃塞俄比亚中部裂谷盆地阿拉巴子流域土地利用和土地覆盖变化对土壤侵蚀的影响

American Journal of Environment and Climate Pub Date : 2023-12-11 DOI: 10.54536/ajec.v2i3.2125

K. Jemal

{"title":"Effect of Land Use and Land Cover Change on Soil Erosion in Alaba Sub-Watersheds of Central Rift Valley Basin, Ethiopia","authors":"K. Jemal","doi":"10.54536/ajec.v2i3.2125","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54536/ajec.v2i3.2125","url":null,"abstract":"Land use and land cover changes alter the structures and functions of ecosystems and influence the supply of ecosystem service values. However, very little is known about the current state and magnitude of LULC change in the study watershed of Alaba Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze the trends and changes in land use and land cover dynamics over the Alaba Sub - Watershed, Central Rift Valley Area of Ethiopia using Satellite image data with the help of the Geographical Information System (GIS) and Earth Resource Data Analysis System (ERDAS) Imagine software. Landsat satellite data of 1987, 2000, and 2018 were used to quantify changes in LULC over the last 31 years. Using the maximum likelihood algorithm technique, the supervised land use land cover classification technique, was applied to classify the LULC classes. During the study period between 1987 and 2018, the rate of change in cultivated land and bare land was raised by 9.09% and 1.08%, respectively. On the contrary, vegetation cover and grasslands had dropped by –2.03%, and -1.42% respectively. Trends of LULC changes revealed, that cultivated land had an increasing trend from 181.28 hectares to 351.23 hectares for the period 1987 to 2018, respectively. On the other hand, vegetation and grasslands showed a declining trend from -271.92,-22.66 hectares to -305.91, -124.63 hectares, respectively. This study demonstrated that cultivated land and bare land showed an increasing trend, while vegetation cover and grassland revealed a decreasing trend over the study period. The findings suggest that proper land use policy with strategic actions, including integrated watershed management and land use planning should be considered and implemented in the study watershed of Alaba Ethiopia.","PeriodicalId":199881,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Environment and Climate","volume":"13 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138978869","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Assessing the Impacts of Traditional Charcoal Production Sites on the Environment in Daynile District, Mogadishu-Somalia 评估索马里摩加迪沙 Daynile 地区传统木炭生产地对环境的影响

American Journal of Environment and Climate Pub Date : 2023-12-05 DOI: 10.54536/ajec.v2i3.2264

Mohamed Muhudin Ali

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Analysis of the Environment, Climate Change and Habitat Pillar of Development Agenda for Western Nigeria 尼日利亚西部发展议程的环境、气候变化和人居支柱分析

American Journal of Environment and Climate Pub Date : 2023-11-29 DOI: 10.54536/ajec.v2i3.2079

Ojurongbe Samuel Ayodele

{"title":"Analysis of the Environment, Climate Change and Habitat Pillar of Development Agenda for Western Nigeria","authors":"Ojurongbe Samuel Ayodele","doi":"10.54536/ajec.v2i3.2079","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54536/ajec.v2i3.2079","url":null,"abstract":"How a government identifies needs during uncertain times, is a reliable measure of its perception and sensitivity to critical governance issues. This study was conducted to determine how much attention and mainstreaming is given to the issues of climate change and disaster risk reduction, especially in these uncertain times of disasters and climate crisis. Using the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria, DAWN blueprint as case, the paper sought to know among other research questions, how disaster risk reduction and climate change, DRR/CCA, surfaced in the document and determine if any pattern can be deduced from the DRR/CCA mainstreaming in the document and also know if there are noted lapses from DRR/CCA portrayal in the document when compared with the /DRR/CCA frameworks. This study employed a qualitative methodology using the interpretive approach through digital fieldwork. Among other findings, there is a subtle implication that for effective management of environmental issues and concerns through the DRR/CCA lens, the environment is much more than the physical environment. Its issues and concerns are subject to socio-cultural, economic, political, and other possible variables. Also, there are no strong indications of solid arrangements for risk assessment, disaster readiness, early warning systems, and a sincere preparedness to protect people, infrastructure and other assets from the impacts of disaster. The study recommends that proactive steps be taken to strengthen institutions and shore up arrangements and truly commit to building capacity and ensuring people’s active involvement /participation, in strategies/policy formulations.","PeriodicalId":199881,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Environment and Climate","volume":"17 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139213108","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Farmers Perception of Practices in Crop Production in Relation to Soil Health in Sapele Delta State 萨皮莱三角洲州农民对与土壤健康有关的作物生产实践的看法

American Journal of Environment and Climate Pub Date : 2023-11-09 DOI: 10.54536/ajec.v2i3.2218

Godspower Oke Omokaro, Precious Taye Biokoro, Ikioukenigha Michael

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