The main purpose of this study was to see the level of environmental perception and perceived environmental practices. It also addressed the correlations among demographic factors, awareness and perceived behaviors. Besides, how gender difference, if any, revealed on people’s per...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2021/v25i1030312
Africa is the cradle of the world’s giraffe species and the sub-species that keep evolving with more conservation approaches. However, the population of Rothschild’s Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi) has been impacted at different sects in the wild. The aim of this pap...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2021/v25i1030311
Aim: The study evaluated the heavy metals and contamination status of soil around active and abandoned waste dumpsites in Port Harcourt Metropolis, Nigeria. Methodology: Five soil samples were collected at the topsoil (0-15cm depth) in a regular distance of 20m, 40m, 60m, 80m and...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2021/v25i1030310
This research work is aimed electrical resistivity survey for groundwater development conducted in Mubi and Maiha local government area of Adamawa State, in order to delineate the groundwater potential zones and determining the depth and thickness of sediments layers, and recomme...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2021/v25i930309
A flood is an overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry. Flooding may occur as an overflow of water from water bodies, such as river, lake or ocean, in which the water overtops or breaks levees, resulting in some of that water escaping its usual boundaries, or it...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2021/v25i930308
Umar Wakil Adamu, Emmanuel Yeboah, Isaac Sarfo, Edward Kweku Nunoo, Clement Kwang, Foster Kofi Addai, Collins Oduro, George Darko, Grace Chikomborero Ndafira, Michael Batame & Emmanuella Aboagye Appea·Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International·2021
The present study assesses the impact of oil spillage in the Southwestern Niger Delta of Nigeria over the past fifty (50) years. It further sought to find out the driving forces and implications of oil spillage on vegetation, livelihoods and other key parameters. The study employ...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2021/v25i930307
The North-East region (Bounkani) of Côte d'Ivoire is the least watered region of the country with an average annual rainfall of 945 mm. The rainfall deficits observed in Côte d'Ivoire since 1970s could constitute a real threat to the environment and to water resources in general,...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2021/v25i930305
Research related to the geothermal system in the Tiris geothermal area (TGA) Probolinggo Regency has been conducted using the gravity method. This study aims to investigate the subsurface structure, with a target on estimating geothermal reservoir rocks from the study area. This...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2021/v25i930304
With the increasing rate of global warming and climate change in the world and Limbe municipality in particular, tree nursery in the Limbe Botanic Garden and reforestation is of great importance to combat the negative environmental impacts. There are frequent landslides, flooding...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2021/v25i830303
Land use assessment and land cover transition need remote sensing (RS) and geographic information systems (GIS). Land use/land cover changes of Ado-Ekiti Local Government Area, Ekiti State, Nigeria, were examined in this research. Landsat 5 TM, Landsat 7 ETM+ and Landsat 8 OLI we...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2021/v25i830302
Remote sensing and GIS techniques have been increasingly used in characterization of drainage basin and prioritization of erosion prone watershed. This study uses remote sensing and GIS to characterise drainage basin morphometry and prioritize soil erosion prone sub watershed in...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2021/v25i830301
Globally, oil spills are known catastrophic events with harmful consequences that tend to endanger plant, animal and human life. The dispersion and distribution of petroleum hydrocarbons levels were investigated to evaluate its effect on the quality and health of Aya stream, loca...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2021/v25i830300
Water is an essential element of the natural resource of the earth that sustains all living creatures on the planet, it`s fundamental importance can never be overemphasized. This study evaluates access to pipe-born water in Akwanga Local Government Area, Nasarawa State. The study...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2021/v25i830299
For years, Accra has been facing huge environmental challenges. Efficient policy frameworks coupled with prudent urban management are deemed as reasonable balance to environmental benefits. Research reveals urban areas in Ghana are confronted with the rapid loss of natural resour...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2021/v25i730298
Urban growth in the context of sub-Saharan Africa generally introduces attendant effects. Some of these include land use conflicts, pressure on municipal services and the challenges of urban poverty. While these issues have received significant attention, an issue which seemed to...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2021/v25i730297