Environmental Science Thesis Topics

Oil Spillage and Its Environmental Effects   Abstract of Oil Spillage and Its Environmental Effects This study is on oil spillage and its environmental effects. The major objective of the study is to ascertain the effect of oil spillage in the environment. The total population for the study is 200 selected residents in Niger Delta…

Evaluating the Impact of Solid Waste Disposal in Yenagoa and the Introduction of Modern Waste Management Technology in Nigeria   Chapter One of Evaluating the Impact of Solid Waste Disposal in Yenagoa and the Introduction of Modern Waste Management Technology in Nigeria INTRODUCTION The human race indwells a dual world. The first is the original…

The Effect Flood on Land Utilization Disaster Prevention in Nigeria   Chapter One of The Effect Flood on Land Utilization Disaster Prevention in Nigeria INTRODUCTION Land Utilization: Floods are among the most overwhelming natural disasters in the world, causing discomfort and sickness also claiming more lives and increasing poverty and property damage than any other…

The Effect of Agbarho Slaughterhouse Effluent on the Agbarho River Water   Chapter One of The Effect of Agbarho Slaughterhouse Effluent on the Agbarho River Water BACKGROUND OF STUDY Water is the prerequisite of life, mankind has settled along the Nile, the Euphrates, the Tigris, the Indus and the Yangtze-Kiang (Marsha et al., 1999). Since ancient…

The Effect of Heavy Rainfall in Lagos Metropolis   Chapter One of The Effect of Heavy Rainfall in Lagos Metropolis Background of the study According to Ugbodaga, (2015) the government of Lagos State has warned state residents to prepare for heavy rains and advised residents of flood zones to be ready to move immediately they…

Deforestation Causes, Effects and Control Strtegies   Chapter One of Deforestation Causes, Effects and Control Strtegies INTRODUCTION Background of the studies Nigeria is naturally endowed with vast expanse of forest land, the swamp forests in the extreme Southern part of the country, the tropical rainforest in the South- western axis and the wooded savannah in…

Assessment of Ambient Air Within the Vicinity of a Charcoal Production Site in Amukpe Sapele, Delta State   Abstract of Assessment of Ambient Air Within the Vicinity of a Charcoal Production Site in Amukpe Sapele, Delta State Air quality continues to be among the top environmental concerns in Nigeria.  In nigeria, where majority of  the…

Consequences of Deforestation on Rural Household Income (a Case Study of Odighi Edo State)   Chapter One of Consequences of Deforestation on Rural Household Income (a Case Study of Odighi Edo State) INTRODUCTION Deforestation is the removal of a forest or stand of trees where the land is thereafter converted to a non-forest use.  Examples…

Environmental Integrity in Nigeria and Challenge of Crude Oil Theft   Abstract of Environmental Integrity in Nigeria and Challenge of Crude Oil Theft The issue of environmental degradation as a result of crude oil theft is fast becoming an intractable problem in Nigeria, the international energy agency reported that Nigeria was losing about $7 billion…

Impact of Environmental Planning on Rural Development (a Case Study of Uli Local Government Area in Anambra State)   Abstract of Impact of Environmental Planning on Rural Development (a Case Study of Uli Local Government Area in Anambra State) Environmental planning the process of facilitating decision making to carry out development with the consideration given to…

Effect of Gas Flaring Into the Ecosystem (a Case Study of Niger Delta Region of Nigeria)   Chapter One of Effect of Gas Flaring Into the Ecosystem (a Case Study of Niger Delta Region of Nigeria) INTRODUCTION Background of the study Nigeria flares more natural gas associated with oil extraction than any other country, with estimates suggesting…

Critical Analysis of Pattern of Land Use in Osun State    Abstract of Critical Analysis of Pattern of Land Use in Osun State  The provision of pattern of land use have been stimulated by the growth of cities by the need for relieve resulting form the pressure of modern living, so also people of age,…

The Impact of Student Population on Rental Value Around the Polytechnic Neighbouhood (Case Study of Rufus Giwa Polythecnic Owo)   Chapter One of The Impact of Student Population on Rental Value Around the Polytechnic Neighbouhood (Case Study of Rufus Giwa Polythecnic Owo) INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Tertiary institution is viewed as a magnet in…

A Comparative Analysis of Rental Variation in Residential and Commercial Properties in Nigeria (a Case Study of Port Harcourt 2004- 2014)   Chapter One of A Comparative Analysis of Rental Variation in Residential and Commercial Properties in Nigeria (a Case Study of Port Harcourt 2004- 2014) INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Shelter is a basic…

Land Availability Challenges and Mismanagement Issues and Solutions Case Study of Abuja   Chapter One of Land Availability Challenges and Mismanagement Issues and Solutions Case Study of Abuja INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Abuja the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria has tremendous importance in the country’s life and development. It is a hotbed for political…

Influence of Different Light Intensities on the Germination and Early Growth of Treculia Africana   Abstract of Influence of Different Light Intensities on the Germination and Early Growth of Treculia Africana This study was carried out to investigate the effect of different lights intensities on the germination and early growth of Treculia africana under different…

Effect of Environmental Conditions of Two Natural Wood Seasoning Media   Abstract of Effect of Environmental Conditions of Two Natural Wood Seasoning Media The versatility of wood is due to the level of moisture content in wood which determine the performance of wood in service. This performance is as a result of the process used…

Characterization of Pyrolytic Biofuel Prepared From Biomass of Ceiba Pentandra and Melicia Excelsa   Abstract of Characterization of Pyrolytic Biofuel Prepared From Biomass of Ceiba Pentandra and Melicia Excelsa Wood wastes residues collected at sawmill along Benin Ilesha express way in Akure Ondo State (Ceiba pentandra, Melicia excelsa and mixture of Ceiba pentandra, and Melicia…

The Effect of Refuse Disposal on Human Health in Nigeria a Case Study of Bayelsa State   Chapter One of The Effect of Refuse Disposal on Human Health in Nigeria a Case Study of Bayelsa State INTRODUCTION Background of the study human health: The importance of living in a clean environment cannot be over-emphasized. Once…

Influence of Mycorrhiza on Selected Tree Species Gliricidia Sepium, Acacia Auriculiformis, Leucaena Leucocephala   Abstract of Influence of Mycorrhiza on Selected Tree Species Gliricidia Sepium, Acacia Auriculiformis, Leucaena Leucocephala The influence of mycorrhizaa fungi inoculation on growth performance of Gliricidia sepium, Acacia auriculiformis, and Leucaena leucocephala was studied in a nursery experiment. The results obtained…

Comparative Characterization of Biodiesels Produced by Transesterification From Jatrpha Curcas and Thevetia Nerifolia Seeds   Abstract of Comparative Characterization of Biodiesels Produced by Transesterification From Jatrpha Curcas and Thevetia Nerifolia Seeds Increasing scarcity of fossil resources, increasing demand for petroleum fuels as well as increasing detrimental effects of extracting and using fossil fuels suggests alternatives….

Determination of Anti-oxidant, Nutritional and Anti-nutritional Composition of Garcinia Kola and Chrysophyllum Albidum From Rainforest Ecosystem of Ondo State   Abstract of Determination of Anti-oxidant, Nutritional and Anti-nutritional Composition of Garcinia Kola and Chrysophyllum Albidum From Rainforest Ecosystem of Ondo State This study was undertaken to determine the anti-oxidant, nutritional and anti-nutritional composition of Garcinia…

The Effect of Different Light Intensities on the Germination and Early Growth of Chrysophyllum Albidum Seedling   Abstract of The Effect of Different Light Intensities on the Germination and Early Growth of Chrysophyllum Albidum Seedling The present study investigated the effects different light intensities on the germination of Chrysophyllum albidum seeds as well as the…

Floods Physical Processes and Environmental Impact on Human   Abstract of Floods Physical Processes and Environmental Impact on Human This study is concerned with the causes and consequences of river and coastal floods and the ways in which people can respond to the flood hazard. Individual chapters address issues such as floods as natural hazards;…

The Effects of Construction Delays on Projects Delivery in Nigeria   Abstract of The Effects of Construction Delays on Projects Delivery in Nigeria Construction delay has become endemic in Nigeria. It is imperative to create awareness of the extent to which delays can adversely affect project delivery. This paper identifies, by questionnaire evaluates and through…

Effect of Climate Change (Flood) on Housing for the Urban Poor in Ilajesomolu Local Government   Chapter One of Effect of Climate Change (Flood) on Housing for the Urban Poor in Ilajesomolu Local Government INTRODUCTION: In the past four decades, economic losses due to natural hazards such as, floods disasters have increased in many folds…

Challenges of Poor Drainage Systems and Floods Control in Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria   Abstract of Challenges of Poor Drainage Systems and Floods Control in Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria Flooding is persistent in Lagos Metropolis. The objective of this paper is to ascertain the causes,  magnitude, and effects; and to indicate directions for policy makers and urban…

The Environmental Impact of Flooding on Transportation Landuse in Benin City, Nigeria   Chapter One of The Environmental Impact of Flooding on Transportation Landuse in Benin City, Nigeria Introduction In general, the environment provides all life support system in the air, water, on land and in the forests (Glasson et al; 1999). However, the Nigeria…

Flood Hazard Mapping and Risk Management in Parts of Lagos State   Abstract of Flood Hazard Mapping and Risk Management in Parts of Lagos State flood hazard mapping : The prevalence of flooding within Nigeria which has been generally attributed to climate change and poor urban planningis an issue of critical importance within the context…

Rural Sociology and Rural Development With Focus on Nigeria   Chapter One of Rural Sociology and Rural Development With Focus on Nigeria Rural areas are a key sector in every nation’s economy and their rapid development and modernization have gained the attention of policy makers and governments all over the world. This is because a…