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{"title":"A Climate Change Solution Does Exist","authors":"William John Montague","doi":"10.47363/jeesr/2020(2)124","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47363/jeesr/2020(2)124","url":null,"abstract":"If anyone cares to stop the fossil fuel industry producing countries from destroying the ability of the Earth to support human life, now is the time to demand an alternative. Inaction on eliminating carbon emissions and plastic pollution have all but sealed the fate of our planet. These efforts should have been well underway more than twenty years ago. It is not too late if we act now. I have found a simple technology which can provide a viable solution. This means it is within the means of every nation on Earth to have and implement a simple ‘public domain’ technology.","PeriodicalId":417186,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences Research","volume":"48 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122745625","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}

{"title":"‘Green’ Building as an Urban Branding Tool: The Israeli Example","authors":"E. Machline, D. Pearlmutter, M. Schwartz","doi":"10.47363/jeesr/2020(2)128","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47363/jeesr/2020(2)128","url":null,"abstract":"Over the last two decades, greenhouse gas abatement through energy conservation has become a major goal in developed countries. This challenges the building sector to become more environmentally responsible and resource-efficient, especially since it represents a large potential source of energy savings. In recognition of the benefits of green building, an increasing number of countries are devising green strategies for both public and private sector construction. Studies have examined the construction cost “premium” involved in achieving green certification, suggesting that the additional costs are relatively low, around 2% on average. Evidence indicates, however, that “green premia” in terms of rental and sales prices of properties in certified green buildings are systematically higher than 2%. Thus, making ‘green’ buildings affordable to sectors of the population which “need” it the most, will likely depend on government funding.","PeriodicalId":417186,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences Research","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129668112","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}

{"title":"On The Determinations of Weather, Seasonal, Sub-Seasonal and Climate Scale Variability and Overall Trends in the Atmosphere and Ocean","authors":"L. Pietrafesa, S. Bao","doi":"10.47363/jeesr/2020(2)121","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47363/jeesr/2020(2)121","url":null,"abstract":"The traditional concepts and definitions of multi-scale “weather”, “seasonal variability”, “sub-seasonal variability”, “climate variability”, “trends” and “climate change” for both the global atmosphere and the global ocean are considered. We build upon existing literature and present new evidence that atmospheric and oceanic temporal multi-scale variability are the result of a mix of well-known frequency and amplitude modulated nonlinear and phenomena that occur simultaneously [1-3]. We harvest representative atmospheric temperature and wind data, oceanic temperature and coastal water level from United States (U.S.) and United Kingdom (U.K.) agency archives, collected via in-situ and satellite remotely sensed data and employ a mathematical methodology that can decompose nonlinear data. The data decomposition reveals a continuum of well-defined, modulated, internal modes of oscillations, each with broad spectral peaks and each representative of naturally occurring phenomena. We reveal that the conventional notions of weather and seasonal to subseasonal to climate variability, actually constitute an over-lapping continuum, with shorter period oscillations commuting with longer period oscillations onto overall record length trends. We relate these internal, intrinsic modes of variability to naturally occurring causal agents, from relatively high frequency weather to lower frequency seasonal to sub-seasonal to climate scale variability. Correlative relationships between climate factors reveal causal couplings of the oceanic and atmospheric systems.","PeriodicalId":417186,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences Research","volume":"28 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133013034","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}

{"title":"Inaccurate Application of Isotope Hydrology Techniques to Nubian Sandstones Aquifer System in Sinai and North-Western Sahara Aquifers Systems","authors":"Samir Anwar Al-Gamal","doi":"10.47363/jeesr/2020(2)117","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47363/jeesr/2020(2)117","url":null,"abstract":"A comprehensive understanding of the groundwater dynamics of a transboundary aquifer system is highly needed for any successful transboundary cooperation policy. The present paper addresses the necessity of identifying specific cooperation problems which evolve out due to the improper handling and treatment of isotopic data of these hydro geological attributes and prevalent use patterns.","PeriodicalId":417186,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences Research","volume":"37 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133381030","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}

{"title":"Earth is in the Midst of Abrupt, Irreversible Climate Change","authors":"G. McPherson","doi":"10.47363/jeesr/2020(2)118","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47363/jeesr/2020(2)118","url":null,"abstract":"Earth is in the midst of abrupt, irreversible climate change. This ongoing phenomenon poses a major existential risk to Homo sapiens, as well as all other species on Earth. In combination with the ongoing Mass Extinction Event and SARS-CoV-2, further acceleration of climate change seems likely to occur, thereby further exacerbating the existential risk we face.","PeriodicalId":417186,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences Research","volume":"6 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128408263","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}

{"title":"Expansion of a Cohesive Appliance for a Cost Effective Road Construction Process using Lean Constructions","authors":"S. Karunanayake, Hsr Ananda","doi":"10.47363/jeesr/2020(2)119","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47363/jeesr/2020(2)119","url":null,"abstract":"The interconnection of activities required for the design and construction of building and infrastructure involves the interplay between people, technology, situations, and decisions. It requires the astute coordination of labor, materials, and plant to realize the planned progress of work. Minimizing waste and maximizing value while continuous improvement is the concept of lean. Lean construction has proven to be an alternative for such improvements so as the satisfy client by creating customer value. Through its origins in the Toyota Production System, lean is now applied as an innovative way to manage the design and construction of projects with the use of tools which address project constraints, such as complexities and uncertainties, among others. This research is an effort to implement lean construction concept to the Sri Lankan road construction industry.","PeriodicalId":417186,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences Research","volume":"17 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115418644","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}

{"title":"Power Generation In Nigeria: The Past, Present And The Future","authors":"Adeoye Samuel, Oladimeji Tt","doi":"10.47363/jeesr/2020(2)116","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47363/jeesr/2020(2)116","url":null,"abstract":"The goal of power sector in Nigeria is to efficiently and reliably transmit electrical power to all parts of the country which are made up of thirty-six states of the federation and the federal capital territory. The constituents of electrical power system are the generation, transmission, distribution and the utilization of electrical energy. There is gross power imbalance between the generation and the required power demand which has culminated into a defective economy in the last three decades. This paper therefore examines the power imbalance between the generation and power demand by the consumers and therefore stresses the need to harness the opportunity of renewable energy generation close to the gap between the power generation and power demand. This will help in transmitting and distributing efficient, effective, reliable power to consumers and improve both human and capital development. The availability of renewable energy sources such as sun, wind and small hydro power will be explored for the future of power generation in the country to fill in the gap between power generation and demand in Nigeria","PeriodicalId":417186,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences Research","volume":"57 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126799886","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}

{"title":"An Assessment of the Impact of Helicopter Noise: Case Study of Mgbuoshimini Community Nigeria","authors":"OF Orikpete, D. Ewim","doi":"10.47363/jeesr/2020(2)120","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47363/jeesr/2020(2)120","url":null,"abstract":"With the projected growth in demand for commercial aviation, it is anticipated that there will be an increased environmental impact associated with noise, air quality, and climate change. Against this backdrop, the noise levels experienced by the residents of Mgbuoshimini Community due to helicopters takeoff and landing were studied. The study was carried out for 14 days at three different locations using a Class 2 Optimus sound level meter from 7am to 5pm daily. Analysis involved the equivalent noise levels, statistical measures for the background noise, aircraft flyover noise as well as the Noise Gap Index (NGI) . It was found that the equivalent noise levels of the background noise and aircraft flyover noise range from 67.7 dBA to 72.4 dBA and 88.4 dBA to 88.6 dBA respectively. The peak background noise and aircraft flyover noise ranged from 69.17 dBA to 79 dBA and 93.2 dBA to 94.8 dBA respectively. These values exceeded the recommended value of 60 dBA for residential areas. Two models to determine the NGI for both low noise areas and high noise areas were developed. A correlation coefficient of 0.70 and 0.88 were obtained between the actual and predicted values of NGI for both low and high noise areas. Therefore, it is recommended that buildings should be adequately insulated by use of noise-absorbing materials. Furthermore, environmentally friendly (quieter) aircrafts should be used by the airline company operating in that area","PeriodicalId":417186,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences Research","volume":"16 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130572788","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}

{"title":"Analysis of Spatial Location of Immigrant Currents From Regions of Spain In The City of Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina With Geographic Information Systems","authors":"Adrián Oscar Bussolini, Benito Miguel Vicioso","doi":"10.47363/jeesr/2020(2)115","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47363/jeesr/2020(2)115","url":null,"abstract":"The city of Rosario in the province of Santa Fe was developed from 1854 by the contribution of a broad current of immigration of European origin, mainly Italians and Spaniards. The Spanish Association of Mutual Reliefs of Rosario was the second of its kind in South America.","PeriodicalId":417186,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences Research","volume":"62 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127871891","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}

{"title":"Overview of Heavy Metal Concentrations in Public Pipe Borne Water and Its Safety Implications for the Communities in Abuja Metropolis North-Central Nigeria","authors":"Isaac Madueke Nwaedozie","doi":"10.47363/jeesr/2020(2)114","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47363/jeesr/2020(2)114","url":null,"abstract":"Heavy Metals (HM) are relatively dense metal or metalloid noted for its potential toxicity in the environment and these metals appear in the World Health Organization List of Chemicals of public health concern. Long-term exposure to HMs have been linked to slowly progressing physical, muscular and neurological degenerative processes in human that mimic Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, liver and kidney failures as well as alterations in gene expressions. This study assessed the concentration of some HM in public water supply in Abuja Metropolis from 2015 to 2016 with the view to determining its overall percentage compliance with the WHO(2008) recommended limits for drinking water quality . The HMs selected were aluminum (Al), iron (Fe), copper (Cu), and zinc (Zn) and manganese (Mn). A representative water samples from the six locations within the study area were collected and analyzed according to the Standard Methods and Procedures. Sampling regime took place three (3) times in each sampling month from which the monthly and annual mean values were obtained and analyzed statistically. The result indicated the following mean concentrations Al (0.61±0.13mg/l), Fe (0.21±0.06mg/l), Pb (ND), Cr (ND), and Mn (0.03±0.03mg/l). The overall average percentage compliance WHO limits were Al (70.60%, Fe (85%), Pb (100%), Cr (100%) & Mn (91%) respectively. The results revealed that all the selected HMs concentration in the public drinking water within the period were within the WHO recommended aluminum concentration that was slightly above the recommended limit of 0.20mg/l. The study recommended for limit except a substitute of aluminum sulphate in public water treatment and also concluded that the selected HMs concentrations in the public water supply in Abuja Metropolis within the period were in compliance with the WHO quality for safe drinking water and therefore safe for human consumption. However, concern was raised for its aluminum level and possible health implications on long-term exposure particularly the aged population.","PeriodicalId":417186,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences Research","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123717661","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}