Flame weeding is a promising non-chemical technique for weed control, wherein thermal energy is applied to plant tissues for a short duration to induce cellular damage. The present study evaluated the thermal performance of a propane-based flame weeding system under varying opera...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45394
Climate change is one of the greatest socio-environmental challenges of the 21st century, with significant impacts on ecological, economic and social systems. In this context, education has established itself as a fundamental tool to promote cultural, social and political changes...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45392
Background: Air and water pollution, driven by industrialization and urbanization, pose major global health and environmental risks. Exposure to pollutants like particulate matter and toxic chemicals leads to serious diseases and millions of premature deaths, especially in develo...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45393
Climate change is altering temperature, precipitation, and biodiversity, impacting water resources, food security, and livelihoods. India’s agriculture, especially in the Himalayan cold arid region of Leh and Kargil, faces short growing seasons, scarce water, and extreme conditio...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45390
Vegetable crops are the backbone of global food and nutritional security, yet they remain among the most vulnerable agricultural commodities to climate change. Heat, drought, salinity, flooding and escalating biotic pressures now represent existential threats to vegetable product...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45391
A substantial proportion of environmental waste arises from industrial activities, much of which comprises hazardous and toxic substances. Untreated industrial effluents have consistently been associated with adverse impacts on both the environment and human health. This study fo...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45389
Agroforestry—deliberate integration of trees with crops and/or livestock on the same land—is increasingly promoted as a natural climate solution because it can store substantial amounts of carbon in biomass and soils while sustaining rural livelihoods. Recent meta-analyses and gl...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45386
Rapid urbanization in Ngozi, Burundi, has increased vulnerability to natural disasters such as floods, droughts, and landslides. Steep terrain, fragile soils, high population density, and lack of effective urban planning exacerbate the risks associated with extreme weather events...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45387
Construction of wetlands based on macrophytes to feed their population, are a low-cost and environmentally sound way of Sewage Purification in not too-developed countries. This pilot project uses a constructed wetland that has horizontal flow under surface to treat the household...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45388
The United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) initiative is a critical framework for individuals and businesses worldwide. Stakeholders are encouraged to follow the guidelines established by these goals to protect both humanity and the planet. The International Org...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45385
Groundwater plays a vital role in sustaining agriculture and water security in semi-arid regions of India, where increasing extraction pressures necessitate a clear understanding of its variability. This study examines the spatio-temporal dynamics of groundwater levels in the all...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45384
Kailana and Takhatsagar reservoirs are two key water bodies in Jodhpur, Rajasthan (India), serving as the principal raw water storage sources for the city’s water supply. This study quantifies evaporation losses from these reservoirs and evaluates their implications for water man...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45381
Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) represent a critical environmental, public health, and socio-economic challenge for freshwater ecosystems across India. Driven primarily by anthropogenic nutrient loading, climate change, and altered hydrological regimes, the proliferation of toxic phy...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45382
In several developing countries, the quest for food sovereignty has sparked considerable interest at the local and regional levels. Food production is heavily dependent on traditional rain-fed agriculture, which is highly sensitive to climatic fluctuations. Understanding climatic...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45383
Climate change has emerged as one of the most pressing global challenges with several stresses on goats impacting them directly and indirectly. The sustainability of goat farming depends on farmer’s knowledge of the changing climate. The current study was conducted to assess the...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45379