The study aimed to assess physicochemical parameters and heavy metal levels at automobile mechanic workshop dumpsites in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Three dumpsites situated at, Port Harcourt, were sampled in the present study. Physicochemical parameters and heavy metal...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2024/v16i1330
The study aimed to analyze the presence and dispersion of hydrocarbons in dumpsites at mechanic workshops in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Soil samples were collected from within 15-25 cm soil depth from three mechanic workshops in Port Harcourt, situated at Elekahia, Rum...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2024/v23i2528
Petroleum exploration and production in the Niger Delta, Nigeria, has been a significant source of revenue and foreign exchange for the country. Nevertheless, this industry has also been blamed for serious environmental pollution in the region. This review aims to shed light on t...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2024/v16i5350
This study assessed the potential effects of crude oil on soil quality in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State. Soil samples were collected from 10 geopolitical wards of the Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria. The soil and water samples were subjected to...
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Research Article10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i51157
This study aimed to assess crude oil and refined products spill incidence and perceived impact on livelihood of inhabitants in Eleme, Rivers State, Nigeria. The research adopted questionnaire, interview and survey methodology. The population of the study is 4648 being the total...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2024/v16i4346