Abstract This paper assessed the appropriateness of dumpsites in Urban and Peri-urban Agriculture (UPA). The bioaccumulation and potential heavy metal-toxicity risk of consuming Celosia argentea L. grown on four different dumpsites soils (Ajibode, Sasa, Moniya and Akinyele) and reference soil from University of Ibadan Training and Research Farm was also evaluated. The soil samples were […]
ASSESSING SIGNIFICANCE OF COMMUNITY DOCUMENTED CLIMATE IMPACTS AND ADAPTATION PREFERENCES AND OPTIONS IN THE LAKE VICTORIA REGION, TANZANIA
Abstract The study was conducted in Ukerewe Island in the Lake Victoria, Tanzania in order to ascertain the communities’ awareness on climate change impacts and adaptation/coping strategies. The methodology involved randomly selected 420 people mostly farmers and fishermen who were interviewed and involved in focus groups. It was observed that communities were aware of the […]
ANALYSIS OF MONTHLY RAINFALL VARIATIONS: FURTHER EVIDENCE OF CLIMATE CHANGE IN SOKOTO STATE, NIGERIA (1926-2015)
Abstract The concern for climate change had led to an upsurge in climate research with most of such efforts concentrated on rainfall. The thrust of such studies showed that annual rainfall series was on the decrease in most parts of the Sahelian region of Africa since late 1960s with a slight recovery from the year […]
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL USING GIS IN THIKA MUNICIPALITY, KENYA
Abstract Solid waste management plays a critical role in urban development. Transportation of solid waste from point of generation to point of disposal is required to be done in a minimal time to avoid accumulation of solid waste at points of generation. Uncollected solid waste poses environmental and health hazards to residents. Therefore, it is […]