American Journal of Environmental Protection

Volume 14, Issue 3, June 2025

  • Research Article

    The Environmental Implications of the Proliferations of Telecommunication Masts and Towers in Nigeria: A Case Study of Mgbede Community in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGA, Rivers State

    Okoro Goodluck*, Ideki Oye

    Issue: Volume 14, Issue 3, June 2025
    Pages: 96-105
    Received: 1 April 2025
    Accepted: 22 April 2025
    Published: 29 May 2025
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    Abstract: The study investigated the effects of a Telecommunication mast and Tower belonging to Olori Limited on the neighborhoods. The Mast and Tower is geographically located in Mgbede Community, in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria. The study was necessitated by regular exposure of the victims residing adjacent to the base s... Show More
  • Research Article

    Urban Tyres Burning: Sites Mapping and Analysis of Environmental and Health Risks in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

    N’Lôh Wondianwa Marie Soro, Jean-Marie Pétémanagnan Ouattara, Amichalé Jean Cyrille Beda*, Franck Michaël Zahui, Aman Messou

    Issue: Volume 14, Issue 3, June 2025
    Pages: 106-112
    Received: 10 April 2025
    Accepted: 20 May 2025
    Published: 29 May 2025
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajep.20251403.12
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    Abstract: Burning of used tyres is a growing activity in urban areas of Côte d'Ivoire. However, this activity is a source of soil pollution. In this context, this study aims to map the sites where used tyres are burned in the city of Abidjan, to describe this practice and to analyse the associated health and environmental risks. Field observations and interv... Show More
  • Research Article

    Bioaccumulation of Potentially Toxic Metals in Water, Sediment, Silver Catfish (Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus) and Tilapia (Tilapia zilli) Acquired from Majidun and Igbede Rivers, Lagos State Nigeria

    Olowu Rasaq Adewale*, Osundiya Medinat Olubunmi, Osifeko Olawale Lawrence, Oyewole Toyib Seun, Jimoh Abayomi Abdul-Azeez, Ajofoyinbo Balqees Adedolapo, Akinduro Elizabeth Aderemeju, Ojedoja Omowumi Adebunmi, Hammed Ayanfe Mutalib, Akoro Seide Modupe, Akinyemi Abosede Atinuke, Ogunbanwo Olatayo Michael, Onwordi Chionyedua Theresa

    Issue: Volume 14, Issue 3, June 2025
    Pages: 113-121
    Received: 19 May 2025
    Accepted: 3 June 2025
    Published: 30 June 2025
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajep.20251403.13
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    Abstract: Potentially toxic metals in aquatic system are produced from natural and anthropogenic sources and the degree of contamination in fish is dependent on the sampling site, pollution types as well as mode of feeding. The concentration of PTMs such as manganese (Mn), iron (Fe), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), cobalt (Co), chromium (Cr), cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb)... Show More