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Abstract: This study examines the empirical feasibility of quantitatively integrating environmental value information into Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA). An analytical framework was established to incorporate environmental cost estimates into the SEA process by utilizing ecosystem service unit values provided by the Environmental Valuation Information System (EVIS), a national platform developed to support the evaluation of policies... More
Abstract: Wind energy is one of the most basic forms of renewable energy, which shows an increasing rate of development worldwide and also at the European level. However, this rapid deployment of wind farms makes the need for an impact assessment of this type of projects on the natural and man-made environment imperative. The present paper... More
Abstract: Urban areas across the globe are confronting escalating flood risks, a crisis exacerbated by the effects of climate change, which necessitates precise hyper-localized risk assessments. This research introduces the application of the AI for resilient cities model for flood risk assessment, focusing specifically on the vulnerable area of Penthakata, located in the coastal city of... More
Abstract: This comprehensive review synthesizes findings from the studies conducted for more than two decades to assess environmental and human health impacts near Spain's first hazardous waste incinerator (HWI) located in Constantí (Tarragona, Catalonia). Through integrated analysis of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins/furans (PCDD/Fs) and metals across soil, vegetation, human tissues, and dietary matrices, the studies have shown: (1)... More
Abstract: In order to investigate the source, contamination, and risk of heavy metals such as Pb, Zn, Cu, Ni, Co, Fe, Mn, and Cr, twelve (12) stream sediments and ten (10) rock samples were collected from pegmatite mining sites at Olode and its environs inside Ibadan, Southwestern Nigeria. The average values and order of abundance obtained followed the... More
Abstract: This study aims to assess seismic hazards and develop effective mitigation strategies for the Mentawai-Siberut region in Indonesia. The research uses quantitative and qualitative methods to analyze historical seismic data, predictive models, and stakeholder perspectives. The quantitative analysis includes seismic hazard estimation using the Gutenberg-Richter formula, ground movement analysis based on GMPE, and time interval... More
Abstract: Rainwater and groundwater quality in Izombe were assessed. Five water samples were collected from five (5) different locations, with at least one location from one of the four autonomous communities in Izombe, Oguta L.G.A of Imo State. The physicochemical and microbial parameters of rainwater and groundwater samples from Umuakpa, Ndeuloukwu, Ugbele, Ndioko, and Orsu were... More
Abstract: Tourism, an essential engine for economic development, also raises issues that lean towards the economic aspect face to face with the environmental, socio-cultural, and well-being of the local community. Bodhgaya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the holiest pilgrimage sites in Buddhism, reflects the complexities of tourism-driven development. Tourism has contributed to the local economy... More
Abstract: The concentration of development projects near protected areas can undermine their conservation objectives. This study examines the impact of such projects on wildlife abundance in Campo-Ma'an National Park (CMNP). Information from the CMNP Conservation Department was analysed to investigate the link between development projects around the park and changes in wildlife populations, and analysis was... More
Abstract: In order to attain the water security goal, specifically in highly developing areas, delineation of pure and sustainable water resources is of utmost priority. In the present study, a preliminary investigation of the groundwater chemistry was carried out. This was followed by assessing the suitability of groundwater to be used as an alternative and reliable... More
Abstract: Improving the accuracy of the evaluation of the performance of wind farms in large wind power bases located in complex terrain under the actual atmosphere is crucial to the sustainable development of wind power. To this end, this study combined the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model with the Wind Farm Parameterization (WFP) method to... More
Abstract: Hydrocarbon contamination from oil spills presents geoenvironmental and geoengineering challenges, notably in Eleme, Nigeria. This study integrates electrical resistivity tomography (ERT), soil total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) analysis, and geotechnical testing for treated spill site monitoring and characterization over six months. Four 100 m ERT lines, L1 to L4, with spacings at 1.5 m, 3 m, 6 m, 9 m, 12 m,... More
Abstract: An assessment of the protective capacity of the vadose zone overlying the aquifer systems in the Kaltungo area was carried out to determine its influence on groundwater quality. Applying the schlumberger array with a maximum electrode spread AB/2 = 100m through VES, thirty water well points were surveyed using Omega terrameter (PIOSO1) resistivity meter.... More
Abstract: Cement production is an important industrial activity that generates large amounts of pollutants, including, among others, polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (PCDD/Fs). These environmental contaminants are persistent and bioaccumulative, potentially causing serious adverse effects on human health, including cancer. The present paper was aimed at providing an update of the environmental concentrations of PCDD/Fs around various... More
Abstract: Groundwater is critical for supplying drinking water to billions of people worldwide. However, their excessive permeability makes them more vulnerable to retaining and spreading contamination. Assessing groundwater vulnerability is crucial for sustainable management, as it aids in reducing the risks associated with contamination of this valuable resource. As a result, the primary aim of this... More