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26 articles for “Anthropogenic activities”
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Effect of Oil Spills on Marine life
Abstract: Oil spill is the release of a liquid petroleum hydrocarbon into the environment, especially marine areas due to human activities and is a form of pollution. Oil spill pollution can have multiple causes both of natural and anthropogenic origin. The major oil spills of the world include Exxon Valdez oil spill, Arabian Gulf spill, Deepwater Horizon spill and Mumbai oil spill. Oil spills have negative impact on marine ecosystem which …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology Read article
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Physicochemical Analysis of Groundwater Quality In Owerri Municipal, Imo State, Nigeria Using MATLAB and ANN Models.
Abstract: The physicochemical analysis of groundwater quality in Owerri Municipal council, Imo state, Nigeria was carried out. Fifteen water samples were randomly selected from the five villages that make up Owerri municipal council were anlayzed for physicochemical parameters using standard methods. The results from the study area showed that the temperature ranged between 26.5-28.0oC; рH ranged between 4.80-5.32. Electrical conductivity ranged between 77-166 µЅ/cm. The total dissolved solids were between 35.4-168.4mg/l; …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2024 Read article
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Impact of Urbanization on Biodiversity Hotspot: A Case of Bhubaneswar City
Abstract: Urbanization has contributed to pollution and generation of waste heat leading to changes in the urban heat balance thereby influencing its microclimate. Urban regions confront heightened heat wave conditions due to urban heat island (UHI) impact, which is a result of anthropogenic effects on both surface and atmospheric temperature patterns relative to the natural environment. The investigation was carried out in a 20-km radius around the city of Bhubaneswar. The …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 20–28 Read article
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Recent Trends in Heavy Metal Pollution of Groundwater: A Review
Abstract: Heavy metal pollution in groundwater has emerged as a major environmental and public health concern worldwide due to its persistence, toxicity, and potential for bioaccumulation. Rapid industrialisation, urban expansion, intensive agriculture, mining activities, and improper waste disposal have significantly increased the release of heavy metals into subsurface environments. Groundwater, being a primary source of drinking water in many regions, is particularly vulnerable to contamination, posing serious risks to human health …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Noise and Pollution Control · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 14–24 Read article
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A Study of Environmental Pollution in Some Areas of the City of Najaf for Some Heavy Metals
Abstract: Pollution is one of the most important problems that people face at the present time, and the problem of soil pollution is the most serious, due to its relationship to human health and other organisms. Soil sample collection areas in the city of Najaf were chosen based on several factors, including traffic, industrial and urban activities, and population density. Soil samples were taken at a depth level ranging between 0-15 …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 14–23 Read article
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Land Use and Land Cover Change: A Comprehensive Review of Environmental Implications
Abstract: Changes in land use and cover have a substantial impact on environmental dynamics and sustainability. These changes arise from various human activities, including urbanization, agriculture, and forestry, and have profound implications for biodiversity, ecosystem services, and land health. As urban areas expand, often at the expense of agricultural and forested landscapes, the transformation of land use alters ecological processes, leading to habitat loss and fragmentation. This article examines the implications …
Published in International Journal of Land · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 01–05 Read article