ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

 CHAPTER ONE 1.0     INTRODUCTION 1.1     BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Environmental pollution Environmental pollution is a problem both in developed and developing countries urbanization such as population growth and urbanization invariably place greater demands on the planet and stretch the use of natural resources to the maximum. It has been argued that the carrying capacity of Earth is […]

ABSTRACT Soil is the essential ingredient in any farming enterprise. When it is in poor health, plants cannot grow to their full potential. The environmental  impact of automobile waste dump assessment on soil in coal camp Enugu metropolis, Enugu state were examined using four soil samples, three were obtained from automobile repair shops and one from

CHAPTER ONE 1.0     Introduction 1.1     Background Information Pollution of the littoral waters of the Niger delta region of Nigeria has in recent times received much alteration because of the high degree of environment degradation and aquatic perturbations posed by petroleum exploration activities in the oil bearing states. Petroleum hydrocarbons from oil spills and human related activities

CHAPTER ONE          INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF STUDY Wastes are everywhere. These substances are unpleasant to see and also bring harmful effects to our health and environment. Example of this waste is the manure of the animals like the cow. Cow dung causes a problem when these are just leave behind the sidewalks streets or in an

CHAPTER ONE 1.0     INTRODUCTION Chemicals are present in every workplace, from the cleaning chemicals being used to the industrial manufacturing processes, and welding fumes. Generally, a hazardous substance is one which may pose a risk to the health of anyone coming into contract with it in the workplace. The contract maybe in the production, hand

CHAPTER ONE Introduction Background of Study Waste generation is closely linked to population, urbanization and affluence. The archaeologist E. W. Haury wrote, whichever way one views the mounds (of waste), as garbags pits to avoid, or as symbols of a way of life, they are the features more productive of information than any othter. Archaeological

CHAPTER ONE 1.0 Introduction 1.1  Background of the Study Meat makes up an essential part of food we eat and is mainly composed of protein, fat and some important essential elements(Akan et al.,2010). It is also a good source of niacin, vitamin B6 and B12,phosphorous,zinc and iron(Williams 2007).Animal proteins have a high biological value(Ziegler 1968),and the

CHAPTER ONE Introduction Meat is essential for growth and maintenance of good, health. It is mainly composed of proteins, fats and oil and some important essential elements. The need for mineral components depends on age, physiological state and feed intake as well as on living condition (Baykov et al, 1996). Direct exposure of animals to polluted

1.0 INTRODUCTION A toilet is a sanitation fixture used for storing or disposal of human urine and feaces. (Oxford Dictionary, 1997). In developed countries, different forms porcelain flush toilets are common. Seats are usually used in west while squat toilets are common in East Asia. These are connected to sewer system in most urban areas

About 90% of the Nigerian economy is dependent on crude oil. Expectedly, most of her generating plants are thermal power stations which are presently operating below installed capacity. This paper therefore looks at the prospects of wind energy in Nigeria. The wind speed data collected from some towns in Nigeria indicates that the country has