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Environmental Impact Assessment of Onshore Wind Farms in the Region of Central Greece Using a Modified RIAM Method
Olga Korozi, Dimitra G. Vagiona
71-82
Article ID: 6173
482 (Abstract)
286 (Download)
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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
2024-04-26 -
Source, Contamination Assessment and Risk Evaluation of Heavy Metals in the Stream Sediments of Rivers around Olode Area SW, Nigeria
65-84
Article ID: 5060
499 (Abstract)
227 (Download)
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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
2023-04-13 -
Assessing Megathrust Earthquake Probability, Public Stress, and Government Policy Recommendations in the Mentawai-Siberut Region, Indonesia
Zainal Muksin, Abdur Rahim, Suradika, Ma’mun Murod, Andriansyah, Evi Satisipi, Azhari Aziz Samudra
20-33
Article ID: 8135
423 (Abstract)
196 (Download)
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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
2025-02-20 -
Assessment of Rainwater and Groundwater Quality in Izombe Town, Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State
45-54
Article ID: 3582
738 (Abstract)
217 (Download)
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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
2021-09-28 -
Tourism and Community Development: A Holistic Perspective from the Local Community in Bodhgaya
Mridul Kumar, Shailendra K. Mandal
133-150
Article ID: 8045
262 (Abstract)
122 (Download)
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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
2025-03-03 -
Sustainability Assessment of the Groundwater Quality in the Khoyrasole Block, Birbhum District, West Bengal to Achieve Rural Water Security
36-46
Article ID: 2479
1142 (Abstract)
157 (Download)
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
2020-12-09 -
Research and Application of Assessment of Wind Energy in Large-Scale Wind Power Bases
Ling Yuan, Ling Bai, Jianke li, Peng Chen, Haichuan Long, Xia Ruan, Qi Luo
117–128
Article ID: 7620
242 (Abstract)
98 (Download)
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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
2025-01-23 -
Assessment of the Protective Capacity of Vadoze Zone over Aquifer Systems Using Secondary Geoelectrical Parameters: A Case Study Of Kaltungo Area North East, Nigeria
1-11
Article ID: 1633
962 (Abstract)
278 (Download)
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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
2020-11-03 -
Environmental Levels of PCDD/Fs near Cement Plants in Catalonia, Spain. An Update of Human Health Risks
Neus González, Joaquim Rovira, José L. Domingo, Martí Nadal
156-166
Article ID: 6937
224 (Abstract)
103 (Download)
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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
2024-09-25 -
AI Based Urban Resilience Planning: Opportunities and Challenges
200-214
Article ID: 6681
875 (Abstract)
434 (Download)
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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
2024-07-25 -
Long-Term Environmental and Human Health Impacts of Hazardous Waste Incineration: A Case-Study in Catalonia, Spain
Jose L. Domingo, Joaquim Rovira, Marta Schuhmacher
227-243
Article ID: 9253
39 (Abstract)
19 (Download)
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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
2025-06-10
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