ID: 65380
Title: Productivity Improvement Of Seaweed (Gracilaria verrucosa) Fertilized With Vermicompost Made From Different Organic Wastes
Author: Andi Rahmad Rahim and Rosmarlinasiah
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (6) June. 21 page 613-620 2021.
Subject: Productivity Improvement Of Seaweed (Gracilaria verrucosa) Fertilized With Vermicompost Made From Different Organic Wastes
Keywords: Gracilaria verrucosa, Mineral content, Growth, Cell size, Vermicompost
Abstract: The development of profitable Gracilaria verrucosa seaweed cultivation is possible because of the high market demand for gelatine (agarose). These advantages make Gracilaria verrucosa cultivation attractive but problems of decreasing productivity are encountered, due to the use of chemical/inorganic fertilizers. In this study, we investigated the use of vermicompost fertilizer, from different organic wastes feed waste, reed waste (Imperata) and banana stem waste and their effect on the productivity of Gracilaria verrucosa seaweed. The data were analysed using ANOVA and the Tukey test. The results showed that the lengths of the short and long axes of the seaweed cells were 165.0-227.3 mm and 170.3-253.7 mm, respectively. The daily growth rate was 0.95-1.61% per day. The agar yield quality on day 0 was 12.4-16.0% and on day 42, it was 24.6-30.6%. The nitrogen content of Gracilaria verrucosa seaweed on day 0 was 1.50-1.86% and 2.93-3.60% on day 42 while the phosphorus content on day 0 was 0.13-0.22% and 0.41-0.61% on day 42. Treated banana stem waste is the best waste to increase the growth and quality of seaweed.
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Literature cited 1: Ilknur, A. K., et al. 2011. Gracilaria verrucosa (Hudson) papenfuss culture using an agricultural oganic fertilizer. Fresenius Env. Bulletin. 20(8a): 2156-2162.
Manuhara, G. J., D. Praseptiangga and R. A. Riyanto. 2016. Extraction and characterization of refined K-carrageenan of red algae [Kappaphycus alvarezii (Doty ex P. C. Silva, 1996)] originated from Karimun Jawa Islands. Aquatic Procedia. 7: 106-111. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aqpro.2016.0 7.014.
Literature cited 2: Morales, M., R., A. G. Sanchez and P. S. Rodrigo. 2014. Evaluation of vermicompost, slumgum compost and green/pruning wastes compost and their mixes as growing media for horticultural production. Scientia Horticulturae. 172: 155-160. DOI: 10.1016/j.scienta.2014.D3.048.
Mohee, R. and N. Soobhany. 2014. Comparison of heavy metals content in compost against their mixes as growing media for horticultural production and slumgum compost, vermicompost. Resour. Conser. Recycling. 92: 206-213.
ID: 65379
Title: Assessment Of Heavy Metal Concentration And Their Effects In Mining Waste Disposal Area Of Shervaroyan Hills, Tamil Nadu
Author: K. Ramesh Kumar and V. Anbazhagan
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (6) June. 21 page 603-612 2021.
Subject: Assessment Of Heavy Metal Concentration And Their Effects In Mining Waste Disposal Area Of Shervaroyan Hills, Tamil Nadu
Keywords: Mining waste, Heavy metals, Contamination factor, Pollution load index, Geo-accumulation index
Abstract: There is a great demand for mineral resources throughout the world due to a great increase in the population. Mining activity has increased largely due to these reasons. As a result of increased mining activity generation of waste is also increasing to a greater extent. Shervaroyan hills are the main source for various mineral ores, mining activities has become predominant in this area for more than five decades. The mining waste become dangerous due to its toxic level, reactivity, corrosivity and so on due to the presence of excessive minerals. Hence the present study aims to investigate physical properties, major elements, minor trace elements (heavy metals) and health effects of heavy metals by estimating ecological risk assessments. This is to highlight the impacts to concerned authorities to take immediate preventive steps for the betterment of ecology and mankind. The collected topsoil sample was digested, analysed and compared with Indian and WHO standards. The level of major elements found is arranged as phosphate < chloride < available nitrogen < sulphate < total organic carbon in the study area. Minor trace elements were estimated in the samples which were collected from the mining waste disposal area of Yercaud. The level of profuse heavy metals found is arranged as copper > arsenic > lead > cadmium. Ecological risk assessments of pollution load index average (5.339) of the study area is exceeding one, which proves it is polluted by heavy metals. The geo-accumulation index analysis (Pb: – 2.856, As: 0.051, Cu: 0.962) signifies that the soil in the study area is moderately contaminated with copper and arsenic heavy metal and not polluted with lead. To maintain biodiversity in the study area, mining waste should be treated properly before disposal and phytoremediation may be adopted to reduce the destructive effect of heavy metal in soil.
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Literature cited 1: Meagher, R. B. and C. P. A. Heaton. 2005. Strategies for the engineered phytoremediation of toxic element pollution: Mercury and arsenic. J. Ind. Microbiol. Biotech.,32(11-12): 502-513. DOI 10.1007/s10295-005-0255-9.
Kabir, E., et al. 2012. Current status of trace metal pollution in soils affected by industrial activities. Sci. World J. DOI: 916705.10.1100/2012/916705.
Literature cited 2: Nazzal, Y., M. A. Rosen and A. M. Al-Rawabdeh. 2013. Assessment of metal pollution in urban road dusts from selected highways of the Greater Toronto area in Canada. Env. Monit. Assess., 182 (2): 1847-1858.
Suciu, I., et al. 2008. Analysis of soil heavy metal pollution and pattern in Central Transylvania. Int. J. Mol. Sci., 9(4): 434-453.
ID: 65378
Title: Comparative Analysis Of Soil Quality Of Surface Mined Land In Allipura, Ballari District, Karnataka
Author: R. Kulkarni
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (5) May. 21 page 596-600 2021.
Subject: Comparative Analysis Of Soil Quality Of Surface Mined Land In Allipura, Ballari District, Karnataka
Keywords: Surface mining, Soil texture, Soil moisture, Bulk density, Nutrients
Abstract: Agriculture and mining practices have been the earliest endeavours of humankind. It is the extraction of mineral wealth from the earth. An indiscriminate mining activity causes massive damage to land fertility and biological communities. The study was conducted to evaluate the soil quality and impact of surface mining activities on different physico-chemical parameters of soils of agricultural land in Allipura which is located outside Ballari town, Karnataka. During the present study, the sand composition was found to be high at study sites, 66% and 64%, respectively. The silt proportion was less than clay at both sites. The moisture content was high station II than station I whereas the bulk density did not vary in both sites. The other chemical parameters, such as pH (6.5 ±0.126), organic matter (2.8±0.346), phosphorus (3.53±0.30), calcium (1.14±0.188) and magnesium (0.37±0.092) were high at station II. The total nitrogen (0.17 ±0.011) and potassium (0.36 ±0.18) values were comparatively high in the station I than at station II. Soil analyses demonstrated that there is a distinct variation in the level of nutrient elements of the surface soil. The possible reasons and reclamation measures are discussed.
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Literature cited 1: Hassan, R., et al. 2014. Soil quality and plant nutrition. In Sustainable agriculture reviews (vol 14, chapter 11). Ed E. Lichtfouse. Springer International Publishing Switzerland, pp 345-447.
USDA. 2018. Effects on soil water holding capacity and soil water retention resulting from soil health management practices implementation – A review of the literature. Posted to the NRCS Soil Health Website as of 9/2016 March 2018.
Literature cited 2: Khoshoo, T.N. 1984. Environmental concerns and strategies. Indian Environmental Society, New Delhi. pp 296.
Gebre, E.M. and W. Getaneh. 2012. Impact assessment and restoration of quarry site in urban environment: The case of Augusta quarry. Lambert Academic Publishing.
ID: 65377
Title: The Evolution Of Environmental Education As A Driver For Improving The Technologies Of Managing The Use Of Natural Resources
Author: Sushmita Tripathi and Jyotsna Sinha
Editor: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (5) May. 21 page 590-595 2021.
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (5) May. 21 page 590-595 2021.
Subject: The Evolution Of Environmental Education As A Driver For Improving The Technologies Of Managing The Use Of Natural Resources
Keywords: Technology, Management, Ecological education, Water biological resources, Society, Orientation, Nature, Activity
Abstract: The aim of the article is to develop proposals for improving environmental education management technology. Analysis of the approaches used in the theory and practice of environmental education management has shown that it is most appropriate to form the development, consistency and self organisation principles, as well as data of modern natural science and individual areas of ecology, namely general ecology, human ecology, global ecology and social ecology. It is revealed that additional important sources of environmental education should include geological ecology, engineering ecology, agro-ecology and some other environmental disciplines. It is proved that the introduction of special courses at various levels of education, which interactively reflect the content of new environmental disciplines, becomes a mandatory requirement. In this context, distinguishing the key concepts, which reflect the invariant phenomena and processes in different areas of ecology, in environmental education is quite essential. This allows justifying the internal unity of environmental disciplines and determining the optimal form of presentation of educational information. It is revealed that environmental education should be aimed at the development of environmental consciousness and education of the individual with an environmental outlook. Accordingly, environmental education should be continuous, systematic and interdisciplinary. It should be supplemented by various sources of up-to-date information.
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Literature cited 1: Hellaqvist, M. 2019. Teaching sustainability in geoscience field education at Falun Mine World Heritage site in Sweden. Geoheritage. 11(4):1785-1798.
Boyd, D. 2019. Utilization place-based learning through local contexts to develop agents of change in early childhood education for sustainability. Education 3-13. 47(8):983-997.
Literature cited 2: Hirst, N. 2019. Education for sustainability within early childhood studies : Collaboration and inquiry through projects with children. Education 3-13. 47(2):233-246.
Bascope, M., P. Perasso and K. Reiss. 2019. A systematic review of education for sustainable development at an early stage : Cornerstones and pedagogical approaches for teachers professional development. Sustainability. 11(3):719.
ID: 65376
Title: A Review On Sorbents Used For Heavy Metal Removal
Author: Rajamehala, S. Ganga Devi, M. Vijay Pradhap Singh, A. Shareena Begum and R. Sumaiya Sulthana
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (5) May. 21 page 584-589 2021.
Subject: A Review On Sorbents Used For Heavy Metal Removal
Keywords: Wastewater, Heavy metals, Hazardous, Sorption method
Abstract: The reduction of water resources due to the growing population in the ecosystem leads to an increase in the need for freshwater. Wastewater released from various industries contains many pollutants, like heavy metals which are hazardous not only for humans but also affects other species which makes the water unsuitable for use. Due to lack of water, we are in need for emerging methods to remove contaminants from wastewater to make it less hazardous. One such advanced method is a sorption method used to remove heavy metals in an effective manner. This article will briefly overview the different sorbents used for removing heavy metals and their capacities, advantages and disadvantages of their usage.
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Literature cited 1: Leung, W.C., et al. 2000. Removal and recovery of heavy metals by bacteria isolated from activated sludge treating industrial effluents and municipal wastewater. Water Sci. Tech., 41(12):233-240.
Rao, K., et al. 2010. Review on cadmium removal from aqueous solutions. Int. J. Eng. Sci. Tech., 2 (7):81-103.
Literature cited 2: Hegazi, H. A. 2013. Removal of heavy metals from wastewater using agricultural and industrial wastes as adsorbents. HBRCJ. 9(3).
Gunatilake, S. 2015. Methods of removing heavy metals from industrial wastewater. J. Multidisc-iplinary. Eng. Sci. Studies. 1:12-18.
ID: 65375
Title: Assessment Of Groundwater Vulnerability To Pollution In The Urbanized Environment In Hoskote Taluk Of Bengaluru District
Author: A. Shwetha, M.C. Sampath Kumar and M. Rajyalakshmi
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (5) May. 21 page 575-583 2021.
Subject: Assessment Of Groundwater Vulnerability To Pollution In The Urbanized Environment In Hoskote Taluk Of Bengaluru District
Keywords: Groundwater vulnerability, DRASTICA model, ARC GIS, Hoskote taluk
Abstract: The main objective of this study was to assess aquifer vulnerability using a modified DRASTIC model (DRASTICA) to develop vulnerability mapping in Hoskote taluk, Bengaluru. Here, ERDAS IMAGINE software and ArcGIS software are used. The DRASTIC parameters, such as depth of water level (D), recharge (R), aquifer media (A), soil media (S), topography (T), impact of vadose zone (I), hydraulic conductivity (C) were all referred. In ‘DRASTICA’ ‘A’ refers to a new parameter called impact of anthropogenic activities (A) to access the human impact on the groundwater resources in the study area. Step by step basic data was collected, that is satellite data, population density, water level, recharge, borehole data, soil data and digital elevation model (DEM). The original ‘DRASTIC’ model was altered by including anthropogenic impact (A) using analytical hierarchy process (AHP) which is used for determining the ratings of each parameter in the modified-DRASTIC method and was processed in GIS to generate groundwater vulnerable zones. As GIS enables the visual interpretation of data, this has given specific maps for specific analysis and as a result, 80% of the study lies under very highly vulnerable zone while in other areas, the potential for pollution is comparatively less. Spatial analysis indicated that anthropogenic impact influenced pollution, thereby human activities has to be addressed. It was observed that the modified ‘DRASTICA’ model is more suitable and precise for the present study.
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Literature cited 1: Vasanthavigar, M., et al. 2010. Application of water quality index for groundwater quality assessment : Thirumanimuttar sub-basin, Tamil Nadu. Env. Monit. Assess., 171:595-609.
Kumar, D. and S. Ahmed. 2003. Seasonal behaviour of spactial variability of groundwater level in a granitic aquifer in monsoon climate. Current Sci., 188-196
Literature cited 2: Smith, Keith. 2013. Environmental hazards : Assessing risk and reducing disaster. Routledge.
Frankowski, M., et al. 2009. Distribution of heavy metals in the Malawelna river system (Western Poland). Oceanol. Hydrobiol. Studies. 38:51-61.
ID: 65374
Title: Textile Recycling : A Sustainable Solution To Environmental Pollution
Author: Kanika Agarwal and Seema Sekhri
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (5) May. 21 page 568-574 2021.
Subject: Textile Recycling : A Sustainable Solution To Environmental Pollution
Keywords: Fast fashion, Consumers, Disposal, Landfill, Textile recycling
Abstract: The growing population combined with the overall improvement in living standard has resulted in a steady increase in global fabric consumption. The fast-fashion culture has greatly influenced the production of textiles over the last few years. Increasing volumes of textiles are being produced, purchased and disposed of in landfill sites which affect the environment. Textiles present particular problems in landfill as synthetic products do not decompose, while woollen garments decompose and produce methane, which contributes to global warming. Data on textile waste products from different countries of the world is very alarming. India generates around 188.5 million tonnes of municipal solid waste per day and 6% of which is textiles. Textiles are nearly 100% recyclable, thus attention needs to be given to their recycling. The present study aims to understand clothing waste disposal practices followed by young consumers in India. For this purpose, a standardized questionnaire was administered on 384 youth residing in Delhi/NCR. The second objective is to investigate the recycling practices followed by Indian industries. For this, visits were made to the industries at Panipat. The results indicate there is a need to create awareness and encourage youth to adopt sustainable disposal habits.
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Literature cited 1: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fast fashion.
Bhardwaj, V. and A. Fairhurst. 2010. Fast fashion: Response to changes in the fashion industry. The Int. Review Retail, Distribution and Consumer Res., 20(1):165-173.
Literature cited 2: Bianchi, C. and G. Birtwistle. 2010. Sell, give away, or donate : An exploratory study of fashion clothing disposal behaviour in two countries. The Int. Review Retail Distribution, Consumer Res., 20(3):353-368.
Byun, S.E. and b. Sternquist. 2011. Fast fashion and in-store hoarding: the drivers, moderator
and consequences. Clothing Textiles Res. J., 29(3):187-201.
ID: 65373
Title: Determinant Factors Causing Symptoms Of Respiratory Disorders With Exposure To Nitrogen Dioxide In Adults Around The Steel Industry
Author: Suyud Warno Utomo, and Redi Yudha Irianto
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (5) May. 21 page 562-567 2021.
Subject: Determinant Factors Causing Symptoms Of Respiratory Disorders With Exposure To Nitrogen Dioxide In Adults Around The Steel Industry
Keywords: Respiratory disorder, Nitrogen dioxide, Adult population, Steel industry, Determinant factor
Abstract: Air pollution is a health problem that causes many deaths. The respiratory disorder is one of the causes of death due to increased air pollution in the environment. One of the gases that damage the environment is nitrogen dioxide (NO2). NO2 can be produced from the combustion process, one of which is the result of combustion in the steel industry. This study was conducted to determine the relationship of factors that influence the respiratory disorders that occur in adults around the steel industry. Variable respiratory disorders, the concentration of NO2, length of stay, BMI and a history of respiratory disease were tested using the Chi-square test with a p-value<0.05. Respiratory disorders have a significant relationship with a history of respiratory disorders having OR (95% CI) value of 3.69 (1.548-8.799). Although it turns out that the NO2 concentration variable does not have a significant relationship with respiratory disorders with OR (95% CI) value of 0.765 (0.329-1.779), other than that, the unrelated variable, is the variable length of stay having OR (95% CI) value of 1.179 (0.523 – 2.655), BMI having OR (95% CI) value of 1.739 (0.754 – 4.01). In this study, it was found that a factor that can cause the respiratory disorder is a history of respiratory disorders in adults.
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Literature cited 1: Miri, M., et al. 2016. Mortality and morbidity due to exposure to outdoor air pollution in Mashhad metropolis, Iran. The AirQ model approach. Env. Res., 151:451-457. DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2016.07. 039.
Pope, C.A. 2000. Epidemiology of fine particulate air pollution and human health: Biologic mechanisms and who’s at risk? Env. Health Perspect., 108 (4): 713-723. DOI : 10.1289/ehp.108-1637 679.
Literature cited 2: Golub, A. and E. Strukova. 2008. Evaluation and identification of priority air pollutants for environmental management on the basis of risk analysis in Russia. J. Toxicol. Env. Health Part A. 7(1):86-91.
Carbone, U., et al. 2014. Respiratory function in power plant workers exposed to nitrogen dioxide. Occup. Med. (Chic III). 64(8):644-646.
ID: 65372
Title: Carbon Stock And Carbon Sequestration In Above-Ground Biomass Of Muli Bamboo At Different Altitudes In North-East India
Author: Angom Sarjubala Devi, Uttam Kumar Sahoo, Bhanu Prakash Mishra and Kshetrimayum Suresh Singh
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (5) May. 21 page 557-561 2021.
Subject: Carbon Stock And Carbon Sequestration In Above-Ground Biomass Of Muli Bamboo At Different Altitudes In North-East India
Keywords: Carbon content, culm, gentle slope, Steep slope
Abstract: In the present study, the carbon-stock and rate of carbon-sequestration in the above-ground biomass of the Muli bamboo was estimated in three sites having different altitudes and slope percent in Mizoram, north-east India. The maximum rate of carbon–sequestration with 35.21 MgC/ha/year was recorded in the site Tamdil having highest altitude of 950-1000 m above sea level with a very steep slope percent. The minimum rate of carbon-sequestration with 3.06 MgC/ha/year was found in the site Lengpui having the lowest altitude of 380-435 m above sea level and gentle slope. In Kelsih the site has an altitude of 850-870 m above sea level and a very steep slope of 19.45 MgC/ha/year rate of carbon-sequestration. The study shows that variation in altitude leads to a difference in above-ground biomass productivity in Muli bamboo, thereby causing variations in the rate of carbon-sequestration.
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Literature cited 1: Naithani, H.B. 1993. Contribution to the taxonomic studies of Indian bamboos. Ph.D. Thesis. Garhwal University, Garhwal.
Banik, R.L. 1993. Periodicity of culm emergence in different bamboo species or Bangladesh. Annuls Forestry. 1(1):13-17.
Literature cited 2: Banik, R.L. 1983. Emerging culm mortality at early developing stage in bamboos. Bano Biggvan Putrika. 12 (1/2):47-52.
Anonymous. 2009. Brief record on Mizoram mautam : 2007-08. Department of Agriculture (Crop Husbandry), Government of Mizoram, Aizawl.
ID: 65371
Title: Study Of Heavy Metals In Dust Of Khitouli Village Road Along Highway District, Katni
Author: M. K. Ahirwar, G. S. Gupta and N. K. Kirar
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (5) May. 21 page 550-556 2021.
Subject: Study Of Heavy Metals In Dust Of Khitouli Village Road Along Highway District, Katni
Keywords: Geoaccumulation index, Contamination factor, Road dust, ICP-OES, Heavy metal, Khitouli village
Abstract: In this study, the concentration of the heavy metals was determined in road dust samples of the Khitouli village, district Katni, Madhya Pradesh, India. Samples were acquired from the different upper surface of the road where vehicles were busy on the road during January, February and March 2018. A total of 5 metals were selected for the study area to examine the concentration along the road. Samples were analyzed using inductive coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) (Perkin Elmer). The result showed that the average value of vanadium (V) was found maximum at overall sampling locations. The average value of chromium (Cr) was also found maximum at all sampling locations alongwith the road dust. These values were compared from the prescribed maximum permissible limits of the Environmental Protection Agency. The iron (Fe) was found maximum at sampling locations SL-3, SL-4 and SL-1 with the value of 1029.49, 992.52 and 872.32 ppm, respectively. Metal pollution in road dust was estimated on the basis of contamination factor (CF), degree of contamination (CD) and geoaccumulation index (Igeo). The calculated results of the degree of contamination (CD) showed a low to moderate degree of contamination level. Similarly, the index of geoaccumulation (Igeo) gave values in the range between unpolluted to moderately polluted level. The principal component analysis (PCA) suggests that traffic emission and anthropogenic activity are the main sources of metal pollutants on the road.
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Literature cited 1: Garba, S.T. and M.A. Abubakar. 2018. Source and distribution of the heavy metals in road dust from busy traffic areas with different characteristics. J. Env. Manage., 92:554-562.
Wang, M. and H. Zhang. 2018. Accumulation of heavy metals in roadside soil in urban area and the related impacting factors. Int. J. Env. Res. Public Health. 15(6):1-11.
Literature cited 2: Garwade, A., et al. 2016. Analysis of roadside dust for heavy metal pollutants in Navi Mumbai. Int. J. Eng. Tech. Manage. Appl. Sci., 4(7):80-88.
Du, Y., et al. 2013. Health risk assessment of heavy metals in road dusts in urban parks of Beijing, China. Procedia Env. Sci., 18:299-309.
ID: 65370
Title: Physico-Chemical Characterization Of The Products Of Composting And Co-Composting From The Sludge Of The Wastewater Treatment Plant Of Fez And The Pomace From The Region Of Ain Taoujdate (Morocco)
Author: F. El Fettahi, S. Njimat, L. Krim and S. Ibn Ahmed
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (5) May. 21 page 542-549 2021.
Subject: Physico-Chemical Characterization Of The Products Of Composting And Co-Composting From The Sludge Of The Wastewater Treatment Plant Of Fez And The Pomace From The Region Of Ain Taoujdate (Morocco)
Keywords: Wastewater treatment plant sludge, pomace, co-composting, physico-chemical characterization
Abstract: Sludge disposal is a major challenge in the management of wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) residues. Indeed, sludge is known to be a high-risk source of environmental pollution. The objective of the present work is to research and propose a variant for the elimination and recovery of sludge from Fez WWTP through its co-composting with pomace from the agricultural area of Ain Taoujdate (Morocco). The study thus focused on the production of three composts coming from sludge and pomace in varying proportions. Composting was practised in greenhouses by the method of turned upside down windrows for 105 days. For a better characterization of the final products, the analyses focused on physico-chemical parameters that are of major importance in reasoned fertilization and soil reclamation programmes. The conduct of these analyses allowed a better understanding of the combined effects of composting and doses of substrates tested. This characterisation will ultimately make it possible to classify composts by chosen indicator and also to judge their degree of maturity and stability.
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Literature cited 1: Liu, Y. and J.W. Tay. 2001. Strategy for minimization of excess sludge production from the activated sludge process. Biotech. Adv., 19:97-107.
Su, D.C., J.W.C. Wong and H. Jagadeesan. 2004. Implications of rhizospheric heavy metals and nutrients for the growth of alfalfa in sludge amended soil. Chemosphere. 56(10):957-965.
Literature cited 2: Hartenstein, R. 1986. Earthworm biotechnology and global biochemistry. Adv. Ecol. Res., 15:379-409.
Warman, P.R. and W.C. Termeer. 2005. Evaluation of sewage sludge, septic waste and sewage compost applications to corn and forage. Yields and N, P and K content of crops and soils. Bioresour. Tech., 86:955-961.
ID: 65369
Title: Analyzing The Role Of Public Transportation On Environmental Air Pollution In Select Cities
Author: Neeraj Sharma, Rajat Agrawal and Anurag Silmana
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (5) May. 21 page 536-541 2021.
Subject: Analyzing The Role Of Public Transportation On Environmental Air Pollution In Select Cities
Keywords: Air pollution, public transportation, Structural equation modeling, PM2.5, PM10, Greenhouse gas
Abstract: Amidst growing concern for rising air pollution levels in cities across the globe, this first of its kind research work attempts to study whether the usage of public transportation infrastructure and personal automobiles by citizens has any significant impact on the air pollution levels in a city, taking a sample of 59 urban settlements data points sample from 39 cities across the globe. Variance based structural equation modelling (SEM) procedure is used for estimating a series of relationships among the constructs of public transportation infrastructure, public transportation usage, personal automobiles ownership and environmental air pollution (represented by PM2.5, PM10 and greenhouse gas (GHG) levels) considered in the study and incorporating them into an integrated model. The results suggest that a significant relationship exists between the availability of public transportation infrastructure and its usage by its citizens on their personal automobiles ownership, which, in turn also impacts environmental air pollution levels in a city.
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Literature cited 1: ISO 37120. 2018. Sustainable development of communities – Indicators for city services and quality of life. International Organization for Standa-rdization, Geneva.
ISO 37122. 2019. Sustainable cities and communities – Indicators for smart cities. International Organization for Standardization, Geneva.
Literature cited 2: Ambarwati, L., et al. 2016. The influence of integrated space–transport development strategies on air pollution in urban areas. Transportation Res. Part D: Transport Env., 44:134-146.
Urmetzer, P., D. E. Blake and N. Guppy. 1999. Individualized solutions to environmental problems: the case of automobile pollution. Canadian Public Policy. 25(3):345-359.
ID: 65368
Title: Bacterial Biofilms And Bioremediation
Author: De-Hwa Khoo, Pooja Shivanand and Hussein Taha
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (5) May. 21 page 528-535 2021.
Subject: Bacterial Biofilms And Bioremediation
Keywords: Biofilm, Bioremediation, Biodegradation, Hydrocarbons, Bacterial survival
Abstract: In this review, the importance of biofilm formation in promoting greater survival, adaptation and propagation is explored. The focus will be given to the mechanisms of bacterial biofilm in the bioremediation of hydrocarbons, such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), as bacteria is known to be one of the top degraders. Due to the increasing population utilizing petroleum and its products, the demand for petroleum increases. As a result, petroleum is slowly turning into the most widespread pollutants to the environment. Using biofilms as a tool may enhance the biodegradation processes as the communities developed structures for protection from harsh surrounding environments, quorum sensing (QS), horizontal gene transfer (HGT), availability of nutrients (from the environment and within the communities) and the persistence in metabolic rates to increase the cells’ stability and resilience. A major limitation to successful bioremediation is the bioavailability of contaminant to the degradative cells. However, this is not a problem for the biofilm communities as the development of strategy such as chemotaxis allows the movement of the cells towards the contaminants. This paper also discussed the use of biofilms for wastewater treatment, acid-mine drains (AMD) treatment and bioremediation of heavy metals.
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ID: 65367
Title: Scenario Of Speed Humps In Kurnool City, Andhra Pradesh, India – A Case Study
Author: T. Ramachar, T. Sowjanya, K. Sarath Kumar Reddy and P. Pavan Kumar
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (5) May. 21 page 522-527 2021.
Subject: Scenario Of Speed Humps In Kurnool City, Andhra Pradesh, India – A Case Study
Keywords: Speed-breakers, kinetic energy, traffic volume, wastage of fuel
Abstract: The speed breakers are laid across the road to control the speed of the vehicle thereby reducing the number of accidents. Unscientific and improper speed humps result in additional fuel consumption for the vehicle and causing inconvenience to the vehicle rider. In the present study three road stretches in Kurnool city in Andhra Pradesh state is selected where there is maximum vehicular traffic and has more number of speed breakers. The width and elevation of the speed breakers are analysed and the velocity of the vehicles, before and after crossing the speed breakers are studied. From the loss in kinetic energy of the vehicle, the additional fuel consumption issues are calculated. The health aspect of the vehicle rider and the possibilities of injuries is also discussed. The results show that all the speed breakers are deviating from the standard specifications and there is wastage of a huge amount of fuel every day. Due to unscientific and improper speed humps, there is an increase in spine and neck injuries for the vehicle rider in crossing these speed humps. The objective of the present investigation is to study the dimensions of the speed breakers in the city limits and the impact of unscientific speed breakers in terms of additional fuel consumption. In this study, the health aspect of the vehicle rider has been discussed and viable solutions have been proposed.
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Hassling, J. and P. Zhu. 2008. Analysis of vehicle rotation during passenger over speed control road humps. International Conference on Intelligent computation technology and automation (ICICTA). Proceedings, pp 304-308.
ID: 65366
Title: Assessment Of Air Quality And Its Impact In And Around Jharsuguda, Odisha And Prediction Modelling By Using Regression Analysis
Author: Pratap Kumar Swain, Trinath Biswal and R. B. Panda
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (5) May. 21 page 503-521 2021.
Subject: Assessment Of Air Quality And Its Impact In And Around Jharsuguda, Odisha And Prediction Modelling By Using Regression Analysis
Keywords: Suspended particulate matter, Pollutants, Air quality, Permissible limit, Pollution load, PM10
Abstract: The air quality assessment is carried out in different residential, commercial and industrial areas in and around Jharsuguda town, Odisha, India. The PM10, oxides of sulphur (SOx), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), are measured by the high volume sampler and it was found that not only in industrial areas but also in all residential and commercial areas the air quality is very poor as compared to the permissible limit and the quality of air is gradually decreasing in a rapid rate causing massive pollution load in the air in the command area of Jharsuguda town. The average value of PM10 varies from 549.6±84.5 to 317.5±50.4. The average value of NOx varies from 83.6±16.5 to 46.8±11.3 and that of SOx varies from 122.8±22.7 to 71.4±12.4. Rapid industriali-zation is the cause of a negative relationship in-between the ambient air quality of the sampling areas and other biochemical parameters, especially PM10 is very high and even much more beyond the tolerance limit because of rapid industrialization. Hence people are facing problem in respiration and suffering from cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. The optimal regression analysis estimates the prediction of air pollutant concentration in and around Jharsuguda town. The prediction is made from the data of different time intervals, meteorological and topographical conditions. Hence, proper planning and mechanism must have to be developed to minimize the excessive air pollutants in and around Jharsuguda town.
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