The use of soils around dumpsites in rural and urban areas in Ghana is common for food
production especially vegetables. However, most people use such soils without knowledge …

The objectives of this study are to determine the concentrations and evaluate the sources of
16-priority polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in soils from selected vehicle-parks in …

Purpose This work investigated the levels, ecological and potential human health risk of
heavy metals in soils and crop plants of an abandoned open municipal solid waste dumpsite …

Environmental pollution has resulted in several health and physiological problems in both
plants and animals. This has witnessed growing number of models for assessment …

This study investigated the potential of Amaranthus spinosus for the remediation of heavy
metal contaminated soils a mechanic workshop and refuse dumpsites. The plant was grown …

Pollution arising from anthropogenic activities is a common phenomenon. Soil samples
collected from three abattoirs in Port Harcourt (Agip, Iwofe, and Mile III) between the months …

Purpose This study aimed to investigate the concentration levels, vertical distribution,
accumulation, and association of various forms of strontium (Sr) and vanadium (V) with …

Anthropogenic pollution due to inappropriate treatment of agricultural and industrial waste
has been posing an ecological threats worldwide. However, an increasing pressure and …

Indiscriminate disposal and open burning of sawmill and municipal solid wastes constitute
hazards to the quality of the immediate environment and human health. This study assessed …

The indiscriminate disposal of spent engine oils and other hazardous waste at auto
mechanic workshops clusters in Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria is an environmental concern …