American Journal of Environmental Protection

Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2014

  • Climate Change Impact: Food Production and Local Perception

    Abu Reza Md. Towfiqul Islam, Anjum Tasnuva, Soniya Sultana, Shifat Rumana

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 45-50
    Received: 24 February 2014
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    Published: 30 March 2014
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    Abstract: The study was carried out based on local perception of climate change impact and its consequences on food production in Koyra upazila of Khulna district in south-western Bangladesh. A questionnaire survey was conducted where 150 respondents were randomly selected to get local perception at small scale in the study area. The result revealed from peo... Show More
  • The Magnitude of Unclaimed End of Life Vehicles and Environmental Implications in Police Stations’ Yards: A Case Study of Nairobi, Kenya

    Joseph Kinyanjui Muiruri

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 51-58
    Received: 06 March 2014
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    Published: 30 March 2014
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    Abstract: One of the Kenyan government visions is to transform Nairobi City into a metropolis by 2030 and this will not only come with improved road infrastructure but also an increase in vehicle ownership rate. Vehicles are essential to society and are continually increasing in use. In Kenya, road transport accounts for 93% of passenger and freight mobility... Show More
  • Toxicological Assessment of Groundwater Containing High Levels of Iron against Fresh Water Fish (Clarias Gariepinus)

    Elijah Ige Ohimain, Tariwari Chidi Nathanson Angaye, Iniobong Reuben Inyang

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 59-63
    Received: 04 March 2014
    Accepted: 08 April 2014
    Published: 10 April 2014
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    Abstract: Water is very essential to aquatic ecosystem. Groundwater is the recommended water source for aquaculture systems. Unfortunately, groundwater from Bayelsa State is characterized by high level of iron and acidic pH; which has become a major challenge to catfish farming. In order to assess the suitability of the water for aquaculture purpose, untreat... Show More
  • Ground Water Quality Assessment of Different Educational Institutions in Rajshahi City Corporation, Bangladesh

    Abdullah Al Masum, Md. Zahanggir Alam, Raihan Khan Opu, Anupam Chowdhury

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 64-67
    Received: 03 March 2014
    Accepted: 10 April 2014
    Published: 20 April 2014
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    Abstract: A study to assess the quality of drinking water is very essential for knowing whether the various impurities of water should be within allowable limit. Ground water samples from different educational institutions situated in Rajshahi City Corporation have been analyzed in order to check its quality especially for drinking purposes. The various impo... Show More
  • Comparative Study of Water of Manchhar Lake with Drinking Water Quality Standard of World Health Organization

    Abdul Ghafar Channar, Ali Muhammad Rind, Ghulam Murtaza Mastoi, Khalida Faryal Almani, Khalid Hussain Lashari, Muhammad Ameen Qurishi, Nasrullah Mahar

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 68-72
    Received: 19 March 2014
    Accepted: 10 April 2014
    Published: 20 April 2014
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    Abstract: Manchar Lake is the largest fresh water lake in Pakistan, which is degrading day by day due to effluents of various industrial sectors. This simple study was carried out to assess the possible changes in water of lake due to waste water discharge from industrial sectors, the analysis was carried out at Environmental Analytical Laboratory in the Dep... Show More
  • Remote Sensing Mapping of the Rice Field and Vegetal Cover and the Impacts of Soil Factors on Herbaceous in the Sub-Watershed of Boutolate (Lower Casamance, Senegal)

    Hyacinthe. Sambou, Bienvenu. Sambou, Amadou. Tahirou. Diaw, Cheikh. Mbow, Vieux. Boukhaly. Traore

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 73-82
    Received: 19 March 2014
    Accepted: 11 April 2014
    Published: 20 April 2014
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    Abstract: Rice cultivation in lowlands plays an important role for population livelihood in lower Casamance. This economic activity is known to be affected by many contraints which are climate change and soil salinity. soil salinity is observed in rice fields and in the vegetation cover of Boutolate sub-watershed which covers an area of 6594,21 ha. Due to th... Show More
  • Trace Metals Characterization in Environmental Media: A Case Study of Cement Production Area Ewekoro, Southwest, Nigeria

    Majolagbe A. O., Yusuf, K. A., Duru, A. E.

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 83-89
    Received: 07 February 2014
    Accepted: 20 April 2014
    Published: 30 April 2014
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    Abstract: Environmental quality deterioration resulting from increase in the level of potentially toxic metals is becoming more pronounced, thus raising the question on safety status of our environment. Impact assessment and characterization of trace metals in the environmental media including groundwater, top soils, and tree barks in the vicinities of West ... Show More
  • Physicochemical Quality Assessment of Pollutants in River Benue Water in Jimeta/Yola Metropolitan, Adamawa State, Northeastern Nigeria

    Hong, Aliyu Haliru, Law, Puong Ling, Selaman, Onni Suhaiza

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 90-95
    Received: 09 April 2014
    Accepted: 15 April 2014
    Published: 30 April 2014
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    Abstract: River Benue has been the second largest river in Nigeria that serves as the major source of municipal water supplies for domestic and irrigation for towns and villages residing along its water course. Samples of water at seven locations from the river were collected for a period of seven months (dry season) when water demand is high in Jimeta/Yola ... Show More
  • Measuring Progress toward Urban Sustainable Development Using a Quantitative Model (Case Study: Cities in Iran)

    Saeed Soleymani Sardu, Mohssen Torabi, Shahrbanoo Vafaei Varmazabadi

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 96-102
    Received: 29 March 2014
    Accepted: 15 April 2014
    Published: 30 April 2014
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    Abstract: Sustainable development offers a new concept for the world economy in the twenty-first century. Rather than focusing solely on income, sustainable development encourages cities, countries, and the world to focus simultaneously on three goals: economic prosperity, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability. Cities will be in the front lines ... Show More