Environmental Science Thesis Topics

The Role of the Financial Investors in Housing Provisioning in Nigeria   Abstract of The Role of the Financial Investors in Housing Provisioning in Nigeria Housing plays a key role in the socio-economic development of every country but unfortunately, housing supply worldwide has not been able to meet demand. The inadequate housing is one of…

The Assessment of Flooding Problems   Abstract of The Assessment of Flooding Problems This study focused on the assessment of flooding problems in makoko area of Lagos state. The aim and objective was to identify and asses the drainage channel in the study area, the effects of flooding in the study area, to examine the…

Assessment of the Impact of Environmental Factors on Effective Teaching and Learning of Physical Education and Sports   Abstract of Assessment of the Impact of Environmental Factors on Effective Teaching and Learning of Physical Education and Sports This study explored the impact of environmental factors on the effective teaching and learning of physical education and…

An Application of Due Process in Existing Procurement Methods in Nigeria   Abstract of An Application of Due Process in Existing Procurement Methods in Nigeria This research work looks at Due Process Application in the procurement of construction projects in Nigeria. It gives a brief background of the introduction of due process generally in the…

Appraising Land Accessibility Under Land Use Act (L.u.a.)   Abstract of Appraising Land Accessibility Under Land Use Act (L.u.a.) This study appraised land accessibility under the Land Use Act. The case study area for this research has been Lagos state with special attention paid to the following local government areas in the state, namely: Lagos-Island local…

Environmental Management System in Small and Medium Scale Companies in Nigeria   Abstract of Environmental Management System in Small and Medium Scale Companies in Nigeria Environmental Management System refers to management of an organization’s environmental programs in a comprehensive, systematic, planned and documented manner. It includes the organizational structure, planning and resources for developing, implementing…

Knowledge and Awareness of the Effects of Air Pollution on the Health of Motorcycle Riders   Abstract of Knowledge and Awareness of the Effects of Air Pollution on the Health of Motorcycle Riders This study examined the knowledge and awareness of effect of air pollution on the health of motorcycle riders in coker/aguda local council…

Perceived Effect of Solid Waste Disposal Techniques on Health Status of Community Residents   Abstract of Perceived Effect of Solid Waste Disposal Techniques on Health Status of Community Residents The study assessed the perceived effects of solid waste disposal techniques on health status of residents in Igando Local Government Area. Four (4) Local Communities Development…

Percevied Effects of Polluted Surface Water on the Health of the Residents   Abstract of Percevied Effects of Polluted Surface Water on the Health of the Residents The study focused on the effect of polluted surface water on the health of the resident in Ado-Odo/Ota local government Area. Water quality is an essential ingredient of healthy…

An Investigation of Student Knowledge on Climatic Change and Environmental Preservation in Some Selected Schools   Abstract of An Investigation of Student Knowledge on Climatic Change and Environmental Preservation in Some Selected Schools The study investigate student knowledge a Climate Change and Environmental Preservation in Surulere and Lagos Mainland Local Government Area of Lagos State….

Environmental Assessment of Industrial Water Pollution   Chapter One of Environmental Assessment of Industrial Water Pollution INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO STUDY Water pollution is a major problem in the global context, and it has been suggested that is the leading worldwide cause of deaths and diseases (World Resources 1998). The growth of the major industrial cities…

Consequences of Deforestation on Rural Household Income   Abstract of Consequences of Deforestation on Rural Household Income This study was intended to evaluate the consequences of deforestation on rural household income. This study was guided by the following objectives; to find out the causes of deforestation in Odighi in Edo state, to examine the consequences…

The Evaluate the Concentration of Particulate Matter and Gaseous Pollutants Present Within a 2km Radius of the Charcoal Production Facility   Abstract of The Evaluate the Concentration of Particulate Matter and Gaseous Pollutants Present Within a 2km Radius of the Charcoal Production Facility Air quality continues to be among the top environmental concerns in Nigeria.  In…

Assessment of Climate Change and Variability in Coastal Region   Chapter One of Assessment of Climate Change and Variability in Coastal Region INTRODUCTION Among the major problems facing mankind today, is the issue of climate change and variability. Climate change has long-since ceased to be a scientific curiosity, and no longer a mere environmental and…

Assessing the Effect of Environmental Hazards on the Purchase of High Quality Plumbing Materials   Abstract of Assessing the Effect of Environmental Hazards on the Purchase of High Quality Plumbing Materials Lakowe is one of the coastal regions below sea level. One of the proper measures to be taken to ensure safety for residents in…

Socio-economic Effect of Flooding on Wetlands   Chapter One of Socio-economic Effect of Flooding on Wetlands INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO STUDY A flood is an overflow of an expanse of water that submerges land (Wikipedia 2011a). Floods are among the most devastating natural disasters in the world, claiming more lives and causing more property damage than any other…

Forecasting the Viability of Siting a Waste Pure Water Polythene Recycling Machine   Chapter One of Forecasting the Viability of Siting a Waste Pure Water Polythene Recycling Machine INTRODUCTION The increasing quest for better quality of life is an unending goal for the people of this world. This has contributed to the increased consumption of…

Assessment of Potentials of Waste to Wealth   Abstract of Assessment of Potentials of Waste to Wealth Municipal solid wastes re-use and recycling have multiple socioeconomic and environmental benefits that have not been adequately examined in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. The objectives of this research are to: examine the socio-economic and demographic characteristics of waste…

Environmental Protection Agency Strategy for Reducing Health Risks in Urban Areas   Chapter One of Environmental Protection Agency Strategy for Reducing Health Risks in Urban Areas INTRODUCTION Background of Study Today, there is no doubt that the world has increasingly become urban and the 20 century witnessed rapid and unprecedented urbanization of the world’s population….

Impact of Sanitary Landfills Towards Sustainable Development in Nigeria   Chapter One of Impact of Sanitary Landfills Towards Sustainable Development in Nigeria INTRODUCTION Background of Study In terms of Sustainability and environment, the natural elements play important roles for ecological preservation. Water is the most abundant environmental resource on earth but its accessibility is based…

Impact of Marine Pollution on Shipping Operation in the South-south Geopolitical Zone   Chapter One of Impact of Marine Pollution on Shipping Operation in the South-south Geopolitical Zone INTRODUCTION Background of the study The internationally recognized definition for the marine environment was developed by Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Environmental Protection…

Microbial Methane Oxidation Processes and Technologies for Mitigation of Landfill Gas Emissions   Abstract of Microbial Methane Oxidation Processes and Technologies for Mitigation of Landfill Gas Emissions Landfill gas containing methane is produced by anaerobic degradation of organic waste. Methane is a strong greenhouse gas and landfills are one of the major anthropogenic sources of…

Environmental Impacts of Solid Waste Landfilling   Abstract of Environmental Impacts of Solid Waste Landfilling Inevitable consequences of the practice of solid waste disposal in landfills are gas and leachate generation due primarily to microbial decomposition, climatic conditions, refuse characteristics and landfilling operations. The migration of gas and leachate away from the landfill boundaries and their release…

Standards for Landfills in Developing Countries   Abstract of Standards for Landfills in Developing Countries Landfilling is the ultimate disposal technology which is relevant even when other advanced options are being used for recycling and/or volume reduction. It is the method of choice in developing nations because it is the lowest cost disposal option. Indeed,…

Factors Militating Against Effective Environmental Sanitation   Chapter One of Factors Militating Against Effective Environmental Sanitation INTRODUCTION In its modern concept, environment includes not only water, air and soil but the social and economic condition under which we live (Park, 2011). The key to mans health lie largely on his environment. Infact, much of mans’…

Impact of Urbanization on Environmental Health Quality   Chapter One of Impact of Urbanization on Environmental Health Quality INTRODUCTION Background to the Study Contemporary globalization and urbanization is reproducing classic conditions historically associated with the emergence of infectious diseases and the periodically recurring pattern of epidemics and pandemics. The dynamics of contemporary globalization has contributed…

Evaluation of Public Housing Programmes in Nigeria a Theoritical and Conceptual Approach   Chapter One of Evaluation of Public Housing Programmes in Nigeria a Theoritical and Conceptual Approach INTRODUCTION The  aim  of  this  paper  is  to  develop  and  test  a  theoretical  and  conceptual  framework  for  an  alternative  approach  to evaluation  of  public  housing  programmes  in …

Public Latrine System and Its Associated Problems   Abstract of Public Latrine System and Its Associated Problems A lot of public latrine poses a very serious problem to the people of Awka and also to other places across the country. The problem of open defecation which some people often refer to as going to the…

The Impact of Oil Spillage on the Built Environment   Abstract of The Impact of Oil Spillage on the Built Environment Prospecting for oil in Nigeria started as far back as 1930s. Due to the economic reward from petroleum oil a lot of companies are scattered all over the Delta region of river Niger in…

An Assessment of Solid Waste Disposal Practices in Residential Buildings   Abstract of An Assessment of Solid Waste Disposal Practices in Residential Buildings This research was conducted on “Assessment of Solid Waste Disposal Practices in Majidadi ‘B’ ward in the Bauchi metropolis” aimed at assessing the nature and the methods used by the users of…