The State of the Earth: Environmental Challenges

The State of the Earth Environmental Challenges   Abstract of The State of the Earth Environmental Challenges Environmental issues are meant to be operationalized through the formulation of actor-specific environmental actions plans, which define priority action that will convert strategy into practice. The Environmental Planning and Management (EPM) process which is an increasingly popularized cans…

Recycling and Refuse: Alternatives to Waste Management in Nigeria

Recycling and Refuse Alternatives to Waste Management in Nigeria   Chapter One of Recycling and Refuse Alternatives to Waste Management in Nigeria INTRODUCTION Cities are at the nexus of a further threat to the environment, namely the production of an increasing quantity and complexity of wastes. The estimated quantity of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) generated…

Assessment of the Effectiveness of Environmental Sanitation in the Control of Malaria

Assessment of the Effectiveness of Environmental Sanitation in the Control of Malaria   Chapter One of Assessment of the Effectiveness of Environmental Sanitation in the Control of Malaria INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND  OF THE STUDY Malaria still remains a significant public health problem especially in low and middle income countries. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO),…

The Effect of Flood on Roads Durability in Nigeria

The Effect of Flood on Roads Durability in Nigeria   Chapter One of The Effect of Flood on Roads Durability in Nigeria INTRODUCTION Background to the study Globally, disasters are said to have devastating effect on economic development, livelihoods, agriculture, and health, social and human life (Wood, 2005). They are sudden, accidental events that may…

The Effect of Flood on Road Users

The Effect of Flood on Road Users   Abstract of The Effect of Flood on Road Users Urban flooding has attracted growing public concern due to rising intense precipitation and increasing consequences. Accurate risk assessment is critical to an efficient urban flood management, particularly in transportation sector. This paper describes the effects of flood on…

Environmental Pollution and It’s Associated Health Risk Among Residents of Nkpor, Idemili North, Local Government Area of Anambra State

Environmental Pollution and It’s Associated Health Risk Among Residents of Nkpor, Idemili North, Local Government Area of Anambra State   Abstract of Environmental Pollution and It’s Associated Health Risk Among Residents of Nkpor, Idemili North, Local Government Area of Anambra State This study was carried out to environmental pollution and it’s associated health risk among…