International Journal of Energy and Environmental Science

Volume 2, Issue 5, September 2017

  • Assessment of Heavy Metal Uptake in Edible Vegetable Crops in Aba Urban Farms, Nigeria

    Okoro Enyinnaya Okoro, Iwueke Nyainbau Tarinabo

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, September 2017
    Pages: 89-94
    Received: 27 March 2017
    Accepted: 12 April 2017
    Published: 4 September 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijees.20170205.11
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    Abstract: This study evaluates the uptake of Cadmium, Nickel and Lead in vegetables: Telfairia occidentalis (fluted pumpkin), Cucurbita maxima (pumpkin) and Solanum melongena (garden egg), planted in farms close to waste dumpsite. Three vegetables gardens were selected from Emelogu, Abayi and Umuogele in Aba, Abia State. The result from the soil in Emelogu s... Show More
  • Assessment of Domestic Energy Preference in Lafia Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Nigeria

    David Oriabure Ekhuemelo, Felicity Amuche Ugwueze, Emmanuel Terzungwue Tembe

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, September 2017
    Pages: 95-102
    Received: 20 June 2017
    Accepted: 27 July 2017
    Published: 4 September 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijees.20170205.12
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    Abstract: This study appraised household energy utilization in Lafia Local Government Area of Nasarawa state. Out of the 86 streets in Lafia LGA, 30% of streets were randomly selected for the study. Five households and one targeted audience were systematically selected from each street, and 6 copies of questionnaire were administered to each household head. ... Show More
  • Groundwater Assessment and Its Intrinsic Vulnerability Studies Using Aquifer Vulnerability Index and GOD Methods

    Olumuyiwa Olusola Falowo, Yemisi Akindureni, Olajumoke Ojo

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, September 2017
    Pages: 103-116
    Received: 24 August 2017
    Accepted: 18 September 2017
    Published: 28 September 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijees.20170205.13
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    Abstract: Groundwater assessment and aquifer/water bearing formation vulnerability studies were carried out in Ose and Owo Local Government areas of Ondo State, Southwestern Nigeria. The groundwater evaluation involved integrated electrical resistivity (vertical electrical sounding), very low frequency electromagnetic, and borehole logging. Aquifer vulnerabi... Show More