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1. WASTE DISPOSAL AND LANDFILL: POTENTIAL HAZARDS

» TABLE OF CONTENT Chapter One Introduction 1.1 Background of the study 1.2 Statement of the problem 1.3 Purpose of the study 1.4 Significance of study 1.5 Research questions 1.6 Scope of study 1.7 Limitation of study 1.8 Definition of terms Cha...Continue Reading »

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2. REVIEW ON LANDFILL LEACHATE TREATMENTS

» TABLE OF CONTENT Chapter One Introduction 1.1 Background of the study 1.2 Statement of the problem 1.3 Purpose of the study 1.4 Significance of study 1.5 Research questions 1.6 Scope of study 1.7 Limitation of study 1.8 Definition of terms C...Continue Reading »

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3. STANDARDS FOR LANDFILLS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

» ABSTRACT Landfilling is the ultimate disposal technology which is relevant even when other advanced options are being used for recycling and/or volume reduction. It is the method of choice in developing nations because it is the lowest cost disposal option. Indeed, most industrial nations, including many European Union countries and the USA, still rely on landfilling as an integral part of solid w...Continue Reading »

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4. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF SOLID WASTE LANDFILLING

» Abstract Inevitable consequences of the practice of solid waste disposal in landfills are gas and leachate generation due primarily to microbial decomposition, climatic conditions, refuse characteristics and landfilling operations. The migration of gas and leachate away from the landfill boundaries and their release into the surrounding environment present serious environmental concerns at both ...Continue Reading »

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5. MICROBIAL METHANE OXIDATION PROCESSES AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR MITIGATION OF LANDF...

» Abstract Landfill gas containing methane is produced by anaerobic degradation of organic waste. Methane is a strong greenhouse gas and landfills are one of the major anthropogenic sources of atmospheric methane. Landfill methane may be oxidized by methanotrophic microorganisms in soils or waste materials utilizing oxygen that diffuses into the cover layer from the atmosphere. The methane oxidation...Continue Reading »

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6. IMPACT OF MARINE POLLUTION ON SHIPPING OPERATION IN THE SOUTH – SOUTH GEOPOLI...

» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study The internationally recognized definition for the marine environment was developed by Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Environmental Protection (GESAMP), currently known as Aspects Of Marine Environmental Protection, which states: ‘Introduction by man, directly or indirectly, of substances or energy into ...Continue Reading »

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7. IMPACT OF SANITARY LANDFILLS TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of Study In terms of Sustainability and environment, the natural elements play important roles for ecological preservation. Water is the most abundant environmental resource on earth but its accessibility is based on quality and quantity, as well as space and time. It may be available in various forms and quantity but its use for various...Continue Reading »

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8. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY STRATEGY FOR REDUCING HEALTH RISKS IN URBAN AREA...

» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of Study Today, there is no doubt that the world has increasingly become urban and the 20 century witnessed rapid and unprecedented urbanization of the world’s population. The global urban population increased from 13% in 1900 to 29% in 1950, 49% in 2005 and it is estimated that by 2030, 60% of the population will live in the cities. This ...Continue Reading »

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9. ASSESSMENT OF POTENTIALS OF WASTE TO WEALTH

» ABSTRACT Municipal solid wastes re use and recycling have multiple socioeconomic and environmental benefits that have not been adequately examined in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. The objectives of this research are to: examine the socio economic and demographic characteristics of waste management entrepreneurs; identify the sources and destinations of recyclable municipal solid waste; analyse the...Continue Reading »

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10. FORECASTING THE VIABILITY OF SITING A WASTE PURE WATER POLYTHENE RECYCLING MACH...

» TABLE OF CONTENTS Cover Page – – – – – – – – – – Title Page – – – – – – – – – – Certification – – – – – – – – – – Dedication – – – – – – – – – – Acknowledgement...Continue Reading »

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11. SOCIO-ECONOMIC EFFECT OF FLOODING ON WETLANDS

» CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO STUDY A flood is an overflow of an expanse of water that submerges land (Wikipedia 2011a). Floods are among the most devastating natural disasters in the world, claiming more lives and causing more property damage than any other natural phenomena. In Lagos metropolis, though not leading in terms of claiming lives, flood affects and displaces more...Continue Reading »

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12. ASSESSING THE EFFECT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS ON THE PURCHASE OF HIGH QUALITY PL...

» ABSTRACT Lakowe is one of the coastal regions below sea level. One of the proper measures to be taken to ensure safety for residents in the community is using quality plumbing materials during the construction of houses and roads to avoid environmental mishaps. The study therefore assessed the effect of environmental hazards on the purchase of high quality plumbing materials in Lakowe community in...Continue Reading »

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13. EVALUATION OF INDUSTRIAL EMISSION DAMAGE FUNCTION REGULATION AND IMPLIMENTATION ...

» ABSTRACT The broad environmental issues faced by the oil and gas exploration and production industry are manifested at both local and global levels. They include: habitat protection and biodiversity, air emissions, marine and freshwater discharges, incidents and oil spills, and soil and groundwater contamination. Research Methodology: The aim of this chapter is to briefly intimate the read...Continue Reading »

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14. ASSESSMENT OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND VARIABILITY IN COASTAL REGION

» CHAPTER ONE 1.0: INTRODUCTION Among the major problems facing mankind today, is the issue of climate change and variability. Climate change has long since ceased to be a scientific curiosity, and no longer a mere environmental and regulatory concerns but a major, overriding environmental issue of our time, and the single greatest challenge facing environmental regulators (Odjugo, 2011). I...Continue Reading »

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15. THE EVALUATE THE CONCENTRATION OF PARTICULATE MATTER AND GASEOUS POLLUTANTS PRES...

» ABSTRACT Air quality continues to be among the top environmental concerns in Nigeria. In nigeria, where majority of the rural population uses charcoal, very little is known about the impacts of the life cycle of the fuel on the livelihoods of the producers, who endure significant health, safety, and environmental risks for marginal gain in a highly lucrative industry. Population ...Continue Reading »

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16. CONSEQUENCES OF DEFORESTATION ON RURAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME

» ABSTRACT This study was intended to evaluate the consequences of deforestation on rural household income. This study was guided by the following objectives; to find out the causes of deforestation in Odighi in Edo state, to examine the consequences of in rural household income, to determine the strategies of reducing deforestation. The study employed the descriptive and explanatory design; questio...Continue Reading »

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17. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF INDUSTRIAL WATER POLLUTION

» CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO 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 (World Resources 1998). The growth of the major industrial cities also caused water pollution. All too often, rivers that pass through urban areas became a receptacle for huma...Continue Reading »

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18. AN ASSESSMENT OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND VARIABILITY IN COASTAL REGION

» CHAPTER ONE 1.0: INTRODUCTION Among the major problems facing mankind today, is the issue of climate change and variability. Climate change has long since ceased to be a scientific curiosity, and no longer a mere environmental and regulatory concerns but a major, overriding environmental issue of our time, and the single greatest challenge facing environmental regulators (Odjugo, 2011). I...Continue Reading »

Item Type: Project Material | 50 pages | 5,714 engagements |

19. AN INVESTIGATION OF STUDENT KNOWLEDGE ON CLIMATIC CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESE...

» ABSTRACT The study investigate student knowledge a Climate Change and Environmental Preservation in Surulere and Lagos Mainland Local Government Area of Lagos State. The research work sought to investigate students understanding of environmental concepts and climatic change, if gender difference exists in student knowledge of climatic change as well as if type of school (Public and Private) attend...Continue Reading »

Item Type: Project Material | 50 pages | 5,580 engagements |

20. PERCEVIED EFFECTS OF POLLUTED SURFACE WATER ON THE HEALTH OF THE RESIDENTS

» ABSTRACT The study focused on the effect of polluted surface water on the health of the resident in Ado Odo/Ota local government Area. Water quality is an essential ingredient of healthy and productive life, but due to rapid industrialization and population explosion, surface waters which have been pure in the year’s backs are no more pure. Improper waste management is seen as a clog to the whe...Continue Reading »

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21. PERCEIVED EFFECT OF SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL TECHNIQUES ON HEALTH STATUS OF COMMUNIT...

» ABSTRACT The study assessed the perceived effects of solid waste disposal techniques on health status of residents in Igando Local Government Area. Four (4) Local Communities Development Area Ifeoluwa, Banjo, Feyintola and Oduduwa The descriptive research method was used in carrying out the study. The population for the study was people within the age bracket between 18 50 and above (male and f...Continue Reading »

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22. KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS OF THE EFFECTS OF AIR POLLUTION ON THE HEALTH OF MOTORCY...

» ABSTRACT This study examined the knowledge and awareness of effect of air pollution on the health of motorcycle riders in coker/aguda local council development area. The sample consisted of 110 motorcycle riders in Coker/Aguda Local Council Development Area of Lagos State. Variables studied are knowledge and awareness of the effect of air pollution on health. Knowledge and awareness of effect ...Continue Reading »

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23. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE COMPANIES IN NIGERIA

» ABSTRACT Environmental Management System refers to management of an organization’s environmental programs in a comprehensive, systematic, planned and documented manner. It includes the organizational structure, planning and resources for developing, implementing and maintaining policy for environmental protection. It is not surprising that collectively, SMEs also have major The increasing dem...Continue Reading »

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24. APPRAISING LAND ACCESSIBILITY UNDER LAND USE ACT (L.U.A.)

» ABSTRACT This study appraised land accessibility under the Land Use Act. The case study area for this research has been Lagos state with special attention paid to the following local government areas in the state, namely: Lagos Island local government, Apapa local government, Mushin Local Government, and Ikeja local government. A total of 80 questionnaires were administered with 20 being given to...Continue Reading »

Item Type: Project Material | 50 pages | 5,262 engagements |

25. AN APPLICATION OF DUE PROCESS IN EXISTING PROCUREMENT METHODS IN NIGERIA

» ABSTRACT This research work looks at Due Process Application in the procurement of construction projects in Nigeria. It gives a brief background of the introduction of due process generally in the Nigerian public sector and specifically in the construction industry. This research goes further to highlight the gains made by the introduction and application of due process in construction projects...Continue Reading »

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