Cultural Eutrophication Impacts on New River in Northern Belize: A Community Capitals Assessment
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Cultural Eutrophication Impacts on New River in Northern Belize: A Community Capitals Assessmentby
Kristin Drexler
and
Ed Boles
Abstract Watershed health and integrity are essential to human and ecosystem health and well-being. New River watershed communities in northern Belize, Central America are vulnerable to annual ‘cultural eutrophication’ - natural eutrophication exacerbated by human activity. Human-caused pollution from agricu [...] 147 1115 |
The Importance of Responsible Electronic Waste Treatment for Sustainabilityby
Sami Goren
Abstract Waste production is experiencing a significant increase in correlation with the growth of the human population and industrial activities. The kind of waste that is expanding at a rapid rate is known as "e-waste," which stands for electronic waste. In the context of electronic waste, the te [...] 130 930 |
Phytoremediation: A Sustainable Approach to Combat Soil Salinityby
Rakesh Chandra Nainwal
,
Premchand Chaurasiya
,
Arun Kumar
,
Mohan Singh
,
Devendra Singh
and
Shri Krishna Tewari
Abstract Soil salinization is a significantconstraint affecting the productivity of agricultural land worldwide. This led to the abandoning of the production of farmcrops on colossalland. Soil salinity inversely affects seed germination and plant growth and influences the plant’s biological activities like p [...] 174 1288 |
Human Health Impact of Municipal Solid Waste Mismanagement: A Reviewby
Ernesto de Titto
and
Atilio Savino
Abstract Management of municipal solid waste (MSW) is frequently not properly performed. Whenever this happens, those working in the different stages of the process, as well as residents close to the dumps, face health risks. Here, we revised the documented evidence of emissions liberated during MSW manageme [...] 166 1612 |
Sustainable Hospital Waste Management Practices in the Western Province of Sri Lanka: Problems and ProspectsAbstract Ensuring the sustainability of hospital waste management practices has become a burning issue. Due to the growing population coinciding with rapid urbanization and industrialization, practicing sustainable methods of medical waste management is an urgent requirement. Like ot [...] 214 2119 |
Application of Simulation-Based Metrics to Improve the Daylight Performance of a Secondary School, An Approach for Green Building Designers and ArchitectsAbstract Visual comfort affects the quality of classrooms as well as student learning. A practice-oriented approach discovers how the gap between academic research and its application in building design can be addressed. Nevertheless, the physical characteristics design of daylighting systems, including wind [...] 262 1813 |
Estimating Inhaled Nitrogen Dioxide from the Human Biometric Responseby
Shisir Ruwali
,
Bharana Fernando
,
Shawhin Talebi
,
Lakitha Wijeratne
,
John Waczak
,
Prabuddha M. H. Madusanka
,
David J. Lary
,
John Sadler
,
Tatiana Lary
,
Matthew Lary
and
Adam Aker
Abstract Breathing clean air is crucial for maintaining good human health. The air we inhale can significantly impact our physical and mental well-being, influenced by parameters such as particulate matter and gases (e.g. carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen dioxide). Building on previous research t [...] 245 1653 |
Coliform Bacteria Contamination of Water Resources and Implications on Public Health in Fako Division, South West Region, CameroonAbstract Bacteriological contamination of water sources, often due to improper handling of human waste, poses significant public health risks. This study investigates coliform bacteria contamination in water sources across the Fako Division of Cameroon. Twenty water samples were collected from va [...] 313 1962 |
Investigation of the Effect of Aerosol Deposition by Applying Electrostatic FieldsAbstract Particulate matter (PM) constitutes a significant risk factor for environmental health regarding ambient air quality. An epidemiological investigation has determined that inadequate air quality is associated with the development of lung and cardiovascular diseases, chronic ailments, respiratory infe [...] 325 2216 |
A Systematic Review about Building Characteristics as Dampness-Related Indicatorsby
Joana Sousa
Abstract The consistent associations between dampness and health-related problems, such as allergies and asthma symptoms, explain the growing scientific interest in assessing housing characteristics. Due to a growing interest in the built environment, the present study performed a systematic review to invest [...] 433 2274 |
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