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Seasonal Distribution, Bioavailability and Ecological Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in Sediments from Gold Mining in the Northern Part of Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa

Koffi Pierre dit Adama N’goran, Kakou Charles Kinimo, Tano Patrice Fato, Ahbeauriet Ahmed Ouattara, N’Guessan Louis Berenger Kouassi, Donourou Diabate, Koffi Marcellin Yao & Albert Trokourey · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2025

This study aimed to evaluate the spatial and seasonal distribution, bioavailability and potential risk of metal in surface sediment from Korhogo and Tengrela gold mines in the Savanah District, one of the main mining areas of Côte d’Ivoire. Lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), and mercury (H...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i44803

Phytoremediation of Metal Contamination: Evaluating Pistia stratiotes and Eichhornia crassipes for Lead and Cadmium Removal

Narendra Kumar Maurya, Shivakumar M., Bhooleshwari, Khusbu Samal, Rajesh Jayaswal, Lakshmipathi M. T., Vivek Kumar & T. S. Annappaswamy · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2025

Phytoremediation is a cost-effective and ecologically friendly way to remove heavy metals from water. A small-scale experiment was conducted to determine the phytoremediation effectiveness of two macrophytes, Pistia stratiotes and Eichhornia crassipes, in removing lead (Pb) and c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i44804

Problem and Prospects of Finger Millet Production in India: A Review

Karan Rana, Monica M, Sharmila S, Gurdeep Bains & Sudarshna Kumari · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2025

Finger millet (Eleusine coracana L.), locally known as ragi or mandua, holds a significant agricultural and nutritional importance, especially in regions like southern India and hilly areas in the north. This grain boasts a unique composition with a five-layered testa and high di...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i44805

Heavy Metals Pollution in Ambient Air and Health Risk Assessment in Eket, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Samuel Akpan Nta, Erewari Ukoha-Onuoha, Ikpe Jimmy Udom & Unwana Iniobong Udoumoh · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2025

Aims: Air pollution is an enormous problem due to its detrimental health effects on exposed populations. The present study assessed the level of heavy metals in ambient air and related health risk based on ingestion, inhalation, and dermal routes of exposure to heavy metals. Plac...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i44800

Enhancing Tomato Yield and Stress Resilience through Grafting: A Study in Kalahandi District of Odisha, India

Amitabh Panda, Swaraj Meher, Binod Kumar Jena, Amit Phongolosa, S K Mondal & Prasannajit Mishra · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2025

In this study attempt has been made to evaluate the performance of grafted tomato SAHOO variety in comparison to non-grafted tomato (NGT) and local tomato (LT) varieties under rainfed conditions in Kalahandi district, Odisha, during the Kharif 2024 season. The experiment was carr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i44801

Synergistic Effects of Hydrogel Application and Mulching Practices for Climate-Resilient Pearl Millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.) Production

Aswinth A R, Isaac Manuel R, Silambarasan Murugan, Augustine R, Dinesh Kumar P & Alex Immanual Jeyasingh R · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2025

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of hydrogel application and mulching on the physiological growth attributes and yield, of pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.) under semi-arid conditions. Study Design: The experiment was conducted using a factorial randomized block d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i44802

Association Studies of Different Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on Yield and Yield Attributes of Soybean (Glycine max L. Merr.) in Latur

Shivaji Keshav Gavit, Avinash Nilkantha Gawate, V. P. Suryavanshi, Shweta Avinash Ambore & Shailendra Sagar Prajapati · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2025

The increased demand for soybeans as a replacement crop has been one of the most significant economic motives for switching land from these crops to its production and pricing trends for the soy crop. Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) techniques, including organic and inorgani...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i44798

Statistical Analysis of Climate Variability and its Impacts on Tank Irrigation: A Case Study of the Agaramar Sub-Basin, India

Abisha C.S., Carolin Arul & Melba Respina B · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2025

Analyzing climatic behaviour at the relevant time scales is crucial in countries that rely on rain-fed agriculture. This study was conducted in the Thippasamudram tank within the Agaramar sub-basin, Vellore district.  Historical rainfall and rainy-day data from 1981 to 2020 were...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i44799

Optimizing Power Consumption in IoT Sensor Systems through Adaptive Duty Cycling with Intelligent Automated Switching

Ashish Madhukar Jadhav, Poonam Ranpise & Omkar Jadhav · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2025

With the increasing demand for energy-efficient and automated sensing systems, the operation of DHT11 temperature and humidity sensors in different modes to optimize energy consumption has been explored. The experimental setup consists of a DHT11 sensor, INA219 current sensor, an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i44797

The Wisdom of the Mountains: Traditional Knowledge for Resilience and Disaster Risk Reduction

Piyoosh Rautela, Meenakshi Bist, Deepshikha Rawat Bhatt & Kumar Raushan · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2025

Mountain communities worldwide have developed unique and effective strategies for managing resources and mitigating risks associated with their challenging environments. This paper explores these traditional practices, focusing on the Uttarakhand Himalaya while drawing parallels...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i44794

Phytochemical Profiling and Ethnobotanical Study of Podophyllum hexandrum Royle.: Insights from Langate Forest Division, Jammu and Kashmir

Mir Muskan Un Nisa, Parvez Ahmad Sofi, Peerzada Ishtiyak Ahmad, K.Z Masoodi, N. A Pala, G.M Bhat, Talib Bashir Bhat, Farkhanda Rahman, Syed Inam Ul Haq & Taniya Abid · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2025

May Apple (Podophyllum hexandrum Royle.), a critically endangered Himalayan medicinal herb, possesses enormous medicinal potential. This study was conducted in the Langate Forest Division (LFD) of the Kashmir Valley. Information was gathered about the use of medicinal plants, met...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i44795

Growth Performance of Paddy (Oryza sativa L.) under Influence of Foliar Application of Nano Silica in Calcareous Soil Condition

Peniel Paul J, Iyarin Thanka Mahil E, Augustine R, Patricia Kalai Arasi J & Madhu V · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2025

The pot experiment was conducted to study the “Growth performance of paddy (Oryza sativa L.) under influence of foliar application of nano silica in calcareous soil condition” during rabi season 2024 - 2025 at North farm, shade net, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, C...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i44792

Climate Change, Regenerative Agriculture and Carbon Neutrality in the Context of Tea Cultivation

Bera R., Dey, P., Bhattacharya, P., Barik A.K., Narasimhan V.L. & Quah E · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2025

Climate change presents a significant challenge to global agriculture, impacting food security, crop productivity, and natural resources. While agriculture contributes to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, it also holds the potential to act as a carbon sink through regenerative prac...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i44793

Evaluation of the Physical Status of the Dam and Its Environments for Compliance with Dam Safety Guidelines

Niyinyitoreye V, F. R. Silungwe & N. I. Kihupi · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2025

While structural evaluations of medium-to-large government-managed dams are common, small public-owned dams like Mindu remain critically understudied despite their vulnerability to failures. This study evaluates the adequacy of existing risk management programs for aging dams in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i44791