Cyanobacterial Biofuel: A Platform for Green EnergyAbstract Cyanobacteria have great potential as a platform for biofuel production because of their fast growth, ability to fix CO2 gas, and genetic tractability. They also preserve the sustainability of an ecosystem without harming the environment. High-performance biofuels made from cy [...] 520 4913 |
Photocatalytic Degradation of Microplastics: Parameters Affecting DegradationAbstract Recently, microplastics have emerged as a major environmental pollutant and have been documented globally. Several studies have shown that microplastics can accumulate heavy metals and persistent organic pollutants as they pass through the environment due to their functional groups interacting with [...] 527 5085 |
Coliform Bacteria Contamination of Water Resources and Implications on Public Health in Fako Division, South West Region, CameroonAbstract Bacteriological contamination of water sources, often due to improper handling of human waste, poses significant public health risks. This study investigates coliform bacteria contamination in water sources across the Fako Division of Cameroon. Twenty water samples were collected from va [...] 11 88 |
Investigation of the Effect of Aerosol Deposition by Applying Electrostatic FieldsAbstract Particulate matter (PM) constitutes a significant risk factor for environmental health regarding ambient air quality. An epidemiological investigation has determined that inadequate air quality is associated with the development of lung and cardiovascular diseases, chronic ailments, respiratory infe [...] 93 802 |
A Systematic Review about Building Characteristics as Dampness-Related Indicatorsby
Joana Sousa
Abstract The consistent associations between dampness and health-related problems, such as allergies and asthma symptoms, explain the growing scientific interest in assessing housing characteristics. Due to a growing interest in the built environment, the present study performed a systematic review to invest [...] 112 794 |
Examining the Carbon Management Strategies of Diebold Nixdorfby
Jessica White
and
Tom Deweerdt
Abstract Carbon management is imperative to curb global temperature increases and mitigating climate change impacts. This report explores the carbon management strategies employed by Diebold Nixdorf, a multinational financial and retail technology company. As
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How do Water Companies Address Environmental Indicators in their ESG Reports?by
Edoardo Sperone
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Tom Deweerdt
Abstract As climate change is becoming an increasingly crucial issue, it has become critical for firms to report on their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) aspects. In particular, this research analyzes how environmental indicators are dealt with and reported on. In the case study examined, namely [...] 141 1118 |
Environmental and Human Health Impact of Antibiotics Waste Mismanagement: A Reviewby
Kenneth Ugoeze
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Christian Alalor
,
Chidozie Ibezim
,
Bruno Chinko
,
Peter Owonaro
,
Clement Anie
,
Ngozi Okoronkwo
,
Amaka Mgbahurike
,
Chijioke Ofomata
,
Deghinmotei Alfred-Ugbenbo
and
Geraldine Ndukwu
Abstract The discovery of antibiotics and their use in the last century substantially shifted the management of an array of infections. However, its unprecedented irrational usage and inept disposal of their waste exposed the ecosystems to unquantifiable antibiotic deposits, triggering the
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Road Traffic Pollution, Motor Driving Occupation and Human Reproductive Health- An Overviewby
Sunil Kumar
Abstract Generally, automobile vehicles discharge specific contaminants into the surrounding environment during operation, which might affect human and reproductive health. Additionally, a more extended period of sitting while driving is linked with the manifestation of heat in the pelvic region, which might [...] 129 1035 |
A Policy and Evaluation Framework for Sustainable Transitions - An Energy Policy Approachby
Joana Sousa
Abstract The climate change and the social crisis launched the basis for the policy discussion about future trajectories of development and sustainability. Innovation policies are expected to promote the transformation of complex socio-technical systems and call for fundamentally different societal productio [...] 239 1356 |
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