Journal of Pollution Monitoring, Evaluation Studies and Control

Enhancing Environmental Impact Assessments through AI-Driven App: App Review of the EIA Report for Proposed Erection of High Communication Towers in Obajana, Kogi State, Nigeria

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0600

This study addresses the growing need for innovative solutions in Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), particularly in light of increasing infrastructure development and environmental concerns. By integrating advanced technology, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), into the EIA process, the study aims to enhance data accuracy and stakeholder engagement, ultimately improving environmental governance. It explores the integration of an AI-driven EIA Review App to enhance the evaluation of EIA reports, focussing on a project involving the installation of two 45-meter lattice towers in Obajana, Kogi State, Nigeria. The app was utilised to assess air quality and identify significant environmental impacts, including alterations to the soil profile. While the app's data revealed that air quality generally met acceptable standards, it identified elevated particulate matter (PM) levels at two monitoring stations, signalling localised pollution concerns. The EIA study employed data acquisition, impact assessment, and Environmental Management Plan (EMP) development, incorporating stakeholder feedback throughout the process. The primary environmental impact identified was the alteration of soil profiles across all project phases. The app's ability to pinpoint critical environmental concerns, combined with its capacity to engage stakeholders and ensure regulatory compliance, underscores its potential to revolutionise the preparation and evaluation of EIAs. The findings highlight the importance of continuous monitoring and proactive mitigation efforts to maintain environmental quality. This research contributes to the growing body of knowledge on the application of AI in environmental governance, offering a novel approach to improving EIA processes through advanced technology.

Groundwater Implications of Water Pollution in Pakistan: A Review on Sustainable Environmental Management of Solid Waste

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0600

Water pollution is a significant environmental challenge in Pakistan, with direct implications for both public health and the economy and finding sustainable management solutions are paramount to the wellbeing of the country. This review examines the sources and effects of water contamination, particularly focusing on groundwater, which is vital for the country’s population. Various pollutants, including heavy metals, pathogens, and chemical effluents, have rendered a large portion of Pakistan’s surface and groundwater unsafe for human consumption. The review underscores the role of industrialization, outdated waste management practices, and rapid urbanization as major contributors to this crisis. Addressing these challenges requires the adoption of sustainable waste management practices, with a focus on the 3Rs—Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Furthermore, community engagement and awareness campaigns are crucial to fostering a culture of environmental responsibility. It was realized that improving solid waste management, promoting sustainable practices, and implementing stricter regulations, is capable of mitigating the harmful effects of water pollution. Most significantly, the study offers valuable insights for policymakers, environmental engineers, and researchers aiming to develop more sustainable water management solutions in Pakistan. Innovative approaches, such as the use of nanomaterial’s for pollutant removal and advanced wastewater treatment technologies, are proposed as viable solutions for enhancing water quality and protecting groundwater resources.

Attitude of Rumueme Community towards Solid Waste Management in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State

Udo Orukwowu — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0700

The study focused on attitude of Rumueme Community towards solid waste management in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. Introduction: Waste management is one of the most pressing environmental challenges faced by urban and rural areas globally. Solid waste is described as all the wastes arising from human and animal activities that are normally solid and are discarded as useless or unwanted. Methodology: The study used a descriptive survey study design with a sample size of 150 which are selected through simple random sampling techniques. A structured questionnaire were used as an instrument for data collection, while SPSS, frequency tables and simple percentage was adopted for data analysis. Result: The findings of the study indicated Rumueme Community residents’ exhibit poor attitude towards solid waste management. Another finding of the study revealed that there are associated effects of poor solid waste management, hence the effects in the study area is high. Also, the study showed that methods of controlling solid waste in Rumueme Community is inadequate and uncommendable in all ramifications. Conclusion: A good population of habitants in Rumueme Community exhibit improper habit of solid waste management and this is due to lack of knowledge on good solid waste management and its effects on human health, hence awareness on the importance of good solid waste management should be organized for the inhabitants of the study area to enhance their knowledge and attitude towards solid waste control and management.