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{"title":"Stakeholder Participation and Solid Waste Management in Lira City East Division","authors":"Bonny Brown Olwa, David Mwesigwa","doi":"10.47941/je.1445","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47941/je.1445","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: this study examined the contribution of stakeholder participation to SWM in Lira City East division. Specifically, the study determined the effect of stakeholder participation on solid waste reduction, solid waste recycling and on waste reuse.
 Methodology: The study adopted a cross-sectional study design, which employed a mixed methods approach of both quantitative and qualitative methods. The study population consisted of 195 respondents, which included political leaders and civil servants of Lira City East division and heads of household in Lira City East. Both the Simple random sampling technique and purposive sampling technique were used to select a sample of 132 participants. The researcher adopted Self-Administered Questionnaires to collect quantitative data and an interview guide to collect qualitative data. Both descriptive statistics (mean, and standard deviation), and inferential statistics (correlation and regression) were used to analyse numerical data. Content analysis was used to analyse qualitative data.
 Findings: The findings revealed a statistically significant positive relationship between stakeholder participation and SWM. Further, it was revealed that stakeholder participation yields a significant effect on waste reduction, waste recycling and waste reuse.
 Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: It is concluded that stakeholder participation affects SWM in Lira City East division. This study contributes an original and empirical-evidence of the contribution of stakeholder participation on SWM in Lira City East division. It is recommended that, for better management of solid waste in Lira City division, the authorities of Lira City east division should sensitise the residents on the possible mechanisms of reducing the amount of waste generated at homestead, how the waste generated can be recycled to other useful forms and how the waste generated can be reused. This study contributes to the reawakening of the urban stakeholders in Lira city and Uganda, as a whole, on the magnitude of the solid waste challenge and how this calls for instantons effort to achieve healthy and cleaner cities/urban centers","PeriodicalId":47090,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environment & Development","volume":"33 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135010877","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Environmental and Health Impacts of Crude Oil Exploration in the Niger Delta","authors":"Justina Atonye Jumbo, Best Ordinioha, P. Mmom, E. Okokon, Mike Barisere Teere, Alex Tamunomiegbam","doi":"10.47941/je.1424","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47941/je.1424","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: This research aims to assess the environmental and health consequences of crude oil exploration in the Niger Delta, focusing on the emission of greenhouse gases and air pollutants and their impacts on public health. Methodology: Literature search was done independently by the authors. After searching for articles on the identified databases, other sources of available and useful data on the subject such as the print press, student’s thesis and dissertation among others were sourced by hand search to augmented resources from the electronic databases.The Literature search was based on the careful evaluation of key words in the title and abstract of identified studies. Findings: The synthesis of available literature revealed significant insights into the environmental and health repercussions of crude oil exploration in the Niger Delta. The impact of gas flaring emerged as a major concern, leading to the release of pollutants like carbon dioxide, methane, and volatile organic compounds. These emissions contribute to elevated atmospheric temperatures, greenhouse gas concentrations, and the formation of acid rain, exacerbating global warming and disease transmission. The exposed population experiences a range of health problems including chronic respiratory diseases, cardiovascular abnormalities, altered blood parameters, and an increased risk of non-communicable diseases such as hypertension and diabetes. Prolonged exposure to pollutants from oil exploration is linked to disrupted sleep patterns, elevated stress levels, and neurophysiological disturbances, further contributing to adverse health outcomes. Unique contribution to theory, practice, and policy: This study advances existing knowledge by providing a comprehensive analysis of the multifaceted interplay between crude oil exploration, environmental degradation, and human health in the Niger Delta region. The research offers a substantial contribution to theoretical understanding by illuminating the intricate relationship between anthropogenic activities, environmental factors, and health outcomes. Moreover, the study provides practical implications by proposing a series of recommendations aimed at mitigating the negative impacts of oil exploration. These recommendations advocate for stricter regulations on emissions, increased monitoring and enforcement, adoption of cleaner technologies, community engagement, and investment in healthcare and environmental remediation. The findings inform policy formulation by supplying evidence-based insights to develop robust regulations and interventions that promote sustainable development, protect public health, and safeguard the environment for future generations.","PeriodicalId":47090,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environment & Development","volume":"37 14","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2023-09-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72406054","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparative Study of Air Quality Assessment in Bonny, Bille And Degema Communities in The Niger Delta Region, Nigeria","authors":"Justina Atonye Jumbo, Best Ordinioha, P. Mmom, E. Okokon, Mike Barisere Teere, Alex Tamunomiegbam","doi":"10.47941/je.1423","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47941/je.1423","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: This study was undertaken to ascertain the air quality in the oil-producing towns for the purpose of making recommendations that address the health challenges of the inhabitants Gas flaring has a negative impact on air quality in oil-producing towns.  \u0000Methodology: This paper adopted Robert King's Exposure Risk Theory from the late 1970s, this research employs an experimental design to analyze air quality in Bonny, Degema, and Bille towns located in Rivers State. Data was collected from these towns, followed by rigorous laboratory analysis to evaluate air quality. A comparison of these findings with the air quality guidelines established by the World Health Organization (WHO) was made to facilitate an understanding of potential health implications associated with air quality issues in the study area. \u0000Findings: The study reveals that nitrogen (IV) oxide (NO2) concentrations spanned from 0.006 to 0.085 ppm in Station 3 and 0.018 to 0.006 ppm in Station 1. Notably, statistically significant differences (P < 0.05) in NO2 levels were observed across the diverse towns of the Niger Delta investigated in this study. The high recorded levels of nitrogen (IV) oxide (NO2) can potentially be attributed to heightened vehicular emissions in Bonny relative to Degema and Bille. Furthermore, the study identifies hydrogen sulphide (H2S) concentrations ranging from 0.001 ppm to 0.123 ppm, with the highest levels in Bonny. Carbon (II) oxide (CO) levels varied between 0.032 and 3.355 ppm in Degema and Bonny, respectivelyy. No statistically significant difference (P > 0.05) was found. The study also identifies ammonia (NH3) levels ranging from 0.001 to 0.008 ppm in Degema, Bille, and Bonny communities. Notably, no significant variance in ammonia concentration was observed among the study's locations. In conclusion, the study underscores the detrimental impact of oil-related activities, including gas flaring, on air quality within the examined areas, consequently endangering residents' well-being. \u0000Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy (Recommendations): This study offers a forward stride in the Exposure Risk Theory's application by contextualizing it within the study area. Through this lens, we uncover the ramifications of prevalent practices such as gas flaring on air quality. Practical implications emerge as valuable guidance for stakeholders including industries and regulatory bodies to sculpt targeted pollution control strategies addressing specific pollutants. Moreover, local communities and health agencies stand to harness these insights to champion cleaner air and enhanced living conditions.","PeriodicalId":47090,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environment & Development","volume":"61 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2023-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79602288","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessment of the Potentials of Theobroma Cacao Pod-Feldspar Composite Adsorbent for Heavy Metal Removal in Waste Water","authors":"Yakubu Yahaya, M. M. Ambursa, Aminu Rabiu Koko, Sanusi Kabir Adebayo","doi":"10.47941/je.1380","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47941/je.1380","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: Most conventional wastewater treatment techniques for the removal heavy metals are highly expensive and may, create sludge disposal problems. Adsorption techniques are relatively cheaper particularly when the process is carried out using low-cost materials and biomass. This paper is on the assessment of the potentials of a modified feldspar composite absorbent developed from waste agricultural biomass (Theobroma cocoa pod) and feldspar mineral in the removal of heavy metals from wastewater. \u0000Methodology: The physicochemical analysis were carried out on the wastewater samples before and after treatment with modified feldspar composite using standard methods. Portions of the samples were directly digested and analysed for Pb, Cd, Cr and As, while the second portions were treated with the modified Theobroma cocoa pod-Felspar (TCPF) adsorbent under optimum conditions before analysing for the heavy metals. The desorption (cleaning) of the TCPF adsorbent after the adsorption of the heavy metals (Pb, Cd, As and Cr) from the wastewater was carried out with 0.1 M HCl. \u0000Findings: The AAS analysis revealed that, the concentrations of the heavy metals in the wastewater before treatment with TCPF were higher and followed Pb>Cr>Cd>As trend and were above WHO and NESREA standards. The values for the samples treated with TCPF were lower and followed Cr>As>Pb>Cd trend and were within the standards. The differences between the values for the individual metals in the wastewater before and after treatment with the TCPF adsorbent were significant at p< 0.05. The adsorption efficiency of the TCPF was high for Pb (98.92%), Cd (96.88%) and Cr (97.18). Similarly, the TCPF showed high desorption efficiency with 76.8% for Pb, 90.6% for Cd, 94.4% for As and 80.3% for Cr. \u0000Unique contribution to theory policy and practice: The modified composite (TCPF) has shown some significant potentials for use in the removal of the selected heavy metals from wastewater and industrial effluent.","PeriodicalId":47090,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environment & Development","volume":"28 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2023-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87145998","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Systematic Review of GIS and Remote Sensing Applications for Assessing the Socioeconomic Impacts of Mining","authors":"M. L. E. Ang, J. Owen, C. Gibbins, É. Lèbre, D. Kemp, Muhamad Risqi U. Saputra, J. Everingham, A. Lechner","doi":"10.1177/10704965231190126","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10704965231190126","url":null,"abstract":"As the mining industry expands, a comprehensive understanding of its socioeconomic risks and benefits is urgently needed. This paper systematically reviews 71 studies (1996–2021) that utilized spatially integrated approaches to evaluate socioeconomic mining impacts. The number of studies that utilize geographic information systems and remote sensing to study mining impacts increased from 2014 onwards. A framework was used to classify the mining impacts studied in the literature and all eight framework categories – Environment, Land, People, Community, Culture, Livelihoods, Infrastructure and Housing – were captured by the literature though Culture was least studied. Coal mining, active mining phase, Landsat data and classic remote sensing algorithms were most highlighted. Future research should focus on advancing geospatial technology like artificial intelligence (AI) to better capture intangible socioeconomic impacts, under-researched minerals and long-term mine lifecycle components. Spatially referenced social data can improve stakeholder involvement and support spatially explicit planning to ensure sustainability.","PeriodicalId":47090,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environment & Development","volume":"32 1","pages":"243 - 273"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2023-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45911014","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Are Poverty Alleviation and Carbon Reduction Parallel Paths? Empirical Research on the Interaction Between Poverty Alleviation and Carbon Emissions","authors":"Haoyan Li, Huixing Jiang, Zhongqi Wu","doi":"10.1177/10704965231190128","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10704965231190128","url":null,"abstract":"Consolidating the results of poverty alleviation and achieving carbon neutrality are serious challenges for global sustainable development, and it is essential to explore the relationship between these goals, and then offer scientific responses. Based on the panel data of 30 provinces in China from 2010 to 2019, this paper conducted the 2SLS model by compromising the merits of the Regression Discontinuity principle with the STIRPAT model to study the interaction between poverty alleviation and carbon reduction. The study found that: (1) the implementation of poverty alleviation aggravates the problem of carbon emissions, and the main mechanism is that poverty alleviation promotes consumption and production by increasing the wealth of farmers, thereby increasing carbon emissions. (2) Carbon reduction weakens the achievement of poverty alleviation significantly, but the mitigation effect presents an “inverted U”-shaped curve, which first increases and then wanes. (3) Farmers' income and the development of rural transportation play a role in acting on the negative effects of carbon reduction. By integrating poverty theory and energy management, this article reveals the complex relationship between two important policies in China and offers relevant policy recommendations, which will not only promote the advancement of rural revitalization but also promote global sustainable development.","PeriodicalId":47090,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environment & Development","volume":"32 1","pages":"274 - 301"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2023-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49055498","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Behavioral Interventions for Climate Mitigation in Developing Countries: Overview and Prospects","authors":"Stefan Drews, J. C. van den Bergh","doi":"10.1177/10704965231190118","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10704965231190118","url":null,"abstract":"Behavioral interventions are increasingly being considered as useful complements of traditional climate-policy instruments. These interventions are so far mostly being studied and applied in high-income countries. Here, we examine their application to achieve carbon emissions reduction in low- and middle-income countries. This involves synthesizing evidence from meta-analyses and systematic reviews from developed countries and deriving general insights for developing countries. We also review evidence from primary studies in developing countries, organizing insights by major world regions. We discuss context dependence of findings, as well to what extent behavioral interventions are complementary to, and create synergies with, other policy instruments. We hope that the present overview serves as starting point to expand the currently small evidence base on climate-relevant behavioral interventions in developing countries. Suggestions are made how to move this research forward.","PeriodicalId":47090,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environment & Development","volume":"32 1","pages":"223 - 242"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2023-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42722359","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Socio-economic Importance of Solar Desalination of Local Water Bodies: A Case Study of Uburu and Okposi Lakes, Ebonyi State, Nigeria","authors":"W. Okonkwo, O. Ojike, O. Kolawole","doi":"10.47941/je.1312","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47941/je.1312","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: Access to clean and potable water supply is the priority of many nations including the government of Nigeria towards socio-economic emancipation of the people. Due to increasing population expansion and water pollution, shortage of freshwater has become very common to many nations, particularly to the developing countries.  To overcome the growing freshwater shortage, desalination has been proven to be the best alternative option towards freshwater provision for domestic and industrial applications. Desalination could be either thermal or electric methods which include multi-stage flash distillation (MSFD), multiple-effect distillation (MED), reverse osmosis (RO), or solar desalination. The innovation of solar still technology in recovery of fresh water from saline waters makes solar desalination simple and economical. A survey of socio-economic importance of solar energy desalination of saline lake waters at Uburu and Okposi communities, Ebonyi State, South eastern, Nigeria was conducted. \u0000Methodology: A survey research design was adopted for the study in order to address an age long tradition of fuel wood utilization in salt processing activity by the local women folk of Uburu and Okposi communities using saline water from the local lakes. \u0000Results: The survey showed that about 1,200 women were involved in the salt production activity utilizing about 26,000 tons of fuel wood per year. Translating this into monetary terms amounts to about US$$1.5 million per year. Socio-economic lives of people in the communities were negatively affected because fuel wood utilization in salt production adversely results to deforestation, environmental pollution and high cost of fuel wood in the communities. The quality and quantity (output) of salt recovering process were not commiserating to time, energy and monetary input in the process. It was observed that the distillate (freshwater portion) of the salt recovery from the saline water was not considered as an important component of the salt extraction process. This is because the salt producers were only interested on the salt extract as the only useful output of the extraction process. Recovery of freshwater component of the process could be an additional valuable income if considered. \u0000Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: For sustainable salt production and freshwater recovery from the process solar desalination method was recommended for salt processing in the communities. The incorporation of solar desalination system into the age long traditional known method of salt processing will enhance salt production and boast socio-economic activities in the communities.  A study of this kind is likely to help solve a major problem of acute water shortage in some communities whose water bodies are salty.  The study could be a useful tool for policy makers in making rational policy that would improve and enhance salt and fresh water production as an enterprise.","PeriodicalId":47090,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environment & Development","volume":"56 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2023-06-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79654974","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Strategies of Saudi Arabia in Utilizing Renewable Geothermal Energy","authors":"Hussam Adel Albanawi, M. Adel","doi":"10.47941/je.1295","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47941/je.1295","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: The research explores the energy production in the country and the means that are used for it. Moreover, it highlights the research project defines a research question and some research objectives which relate to the use of geothermal energy as a means of renewable energy production in Saudi Arabia. \u0000Methodology: The research project is based on qualitative research that focuses on the use of renewable sources of energy in Saudi Arabia. Already published research findings have been quoted in the project which has been taken from journal articles as well as other authentic sources. \u0000Findings:  Different findings have thus been revealed in terms of the strategies being used by Saudi Arabia in utilizing renewable geothermal energy sources. Also, the research project has explored the extent this transformation is helping Saudi Arabia's overall productivity.  \u0000Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: The projects adopted by Saudi Arabia to enhance the principle of benefiting from renewable geothermal energy have been highlighted based on the available findings and governmental reports. Finally, it has been established whether the country could fulfill its energy requirements by utilizing renewable geothermal energy.","PeriodicalId":47090,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environment & Development","volume":"28 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72687575","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Farewell and Editorial Change Notification","authors":"R. Clémençon","doi":"10.1177/10704965231170176","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10704965231170176","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47090,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environment & Development","volume":"32 1","pages":"111 - 113"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2023-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44386391","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}