Journal of Environmental & Earth Sciences

Abstract: Recent studies have demonstrated a growing global interest in utilising agricultural waste to remediate wastewater. This stems from growing apprehensions about high levels of heavy metals, especially Pb2+ ions, in wastewater produced by industrial processes such as mining, paint production, oil refining, smelting, and electroplating. This study examined apple pomace's Pb2+ ions adsorption from wastewater. Response Surface Methodology... More

Abstract: Rural communities in developing countries often struggle with resource dependency, economic challenges, and poor infrastructure, and villages in Uttarakhand, India, are no exception. This study aims to examine the socioeconomic factors influencing forest conservation, assess livelihood dependency on forest resources, and evaluate how socioeconomic status shapes sustainable forest management in Shishambara and Buddhi villages in Dehradun.... More