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ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN WARRI SOUTH-WEST: AN INVESTIGATION INTO SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACTS AND SUSTAINABLE HOUSING CHALLENGES

By: Amina Nkechi Okafor
Published: February 26, 2025
This study investigates the relationship between environmental conditions and the quality of life of residents in Warri South-West, Delta State, Nigeria. A multi-stage random and systematic sampling procedure was utilized, and sixteen communities were selected for the administration of questionnaires. These questionnaires aimed to gather data on the variations in...

ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH IMPACTS OF AIR POLLUTION IN PORT HARCOURT: ANALYSIS OF POLLUTANT CONCENTRATIONS AND AIR QUALITY INDEX

By: Grace Chinyere Nwankwo
Published: February 26, 2025
This study investigates the environmental and health impacts of air pollution in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, using a cross-sectional research design. The concentrations of major air pollutants, including PM2.5, PM10, CO2, CO, black soot, SO2, NOX, and VOC, were measured using the Met-One GT-321 Hand-held Particle Counter and Extech Digital Hygro-thermo-Anemometer...

ASSESSMENT OF GROUNDWATER QUALITY FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IN YENAGOA METROPOLIS

By: Adaeze Ngozi Eze
Published: February 26, 2025
Groundwater contamination is a significant environmental concern globally, affecting the availability and quality of drinking water. This study aimed to evaluate the physicochemical properties and heavy metal contamination in groundwater sourced from selected boreholes in Ovom, Yenibebel, and Yenaka communities within Attisa Clan, Yenagoa metropolis, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. The analysis...

COMPARING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL RISK ASSESSMENT METHODS AND SIGNIFICANCE

By: Nnena Ugochi Iwuanyanwu
Published: February 26, 2025
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA) are both essential tools used to evaluate and manage the effects of human activities on the environment. EIA focuses on the potential positive or negative impacts a proposed project may have on the environment, encompassing natural, social, and economic aspects. It...