Environmental Protection Research, Volume 2 Issue 2 (2022), 47-126



Open Access Article

Prevalence of Antibiotics and Cr, Cd, Cu Metals Co-resistant Coliforms in Refuse Dumpsites and Air of Surrounding Buildings in a Nigerian Urban Setting

by Chinedu Michael Mokogwu, Bernard Onyekweli Ejechi

ABSTRACT: Prevalence of co-resistance to antibiotics and Cr 6+ , Cd 2+ , and Cu 2+ among coliforms from dumpsites and surrounding buildings’ indoor and outdoor air was investigated in Warri town, in the...

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Assessment of the Physico-chemical Properties in the Muni-Pomadze Ramsar Site and its Catchment in Winneba, Ghana

by Nelson Yeboah Boanu, Ishmael Yaw Dadson, Kofi Adu-Boahen, Emmanuel Okyere Yeboah

ABSTRACT: The study sought to investigate the physico-chemical properties of the Muni Lagoon and its catchment in Winneba, Ghana. This was an onsite study, thus all the data were taken in situ. Parameters...

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Probability of Health Risk, Bioaccumulation, and Geochemical Fractions of Toxic Elements in Soils and Vegetables Impacted by Manures in Nigeria

by Helen Solomon Etuk, Godwin A. Ebong, Emmanuel Udo Dan, Hossana Francis Udoh

ABSTRACT: The intensive application of manures for the improvement of plant yield is a global practice by farmers notwithstanding the associated negative effects. The probability of health risk,...

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Effect of Biochar on Biogas Yield of Poultry Wastes

by Ayoola E. Awode, Josiah O. Babatola, Adedeji A. Adelodun

ABSTRACT: This study investigates the effect of biochar as an additive on the anaerobic digestion of poultry droppings from layers and broilers. Six digesters (A, B, C, D, E, and F) with dry weight content...

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A Multi-criteria Decision-making Approach for Characterizing the Best Low Impact Development (LID) Techniques for Stormwater Management

by Hadi Heidari

ABSTRACT: Low impact development (LID) techniques are known as a novel stormwater management approach designed to mitigate the adverse effects of stormwater runoff and nonpoint source pollution. This study...