Fundamental needs of human beings food, clothes and shelter fulfill through the medium of
soil. Soil is an important part of our agriculture. An eminent position in global cultivation of …

Concentrations of lead (Pb), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), mercury (Hg), and arsenic (As) in soils at
the Kpone landfill site (Ghana) were determined using Atomic Absorption …

The use of soils around dumpsites in rural and urban areas in Ghana is common for food
production especially vegetables. However, most people use such soils without knowledge …

In the environment, heavy metal contamination is a well known problem due to its
persistence and toxicity. Heavy metal pollution has significantly affected soil properties and …

In developing countries like Ghana, the use of open dumpsites and landfills without proper
waste management technique has resulted in environmental pollution with long-term …

Purpose This work investigated the levels, ecological and potential human health risk of
heavy metals in soils and crop plants of an abandoned open municipal solid waste dumpsite …

Electronic waste pollution is a growing concern due to its hazardous effects on the
environment and human health. Among many contaminants from e-waste, excessive levels …

Pollution arising from anthropogenic activities is a common phenomenon. Soil samples
collected from three abattoirs in Port Harcourt (Agip, Iwofe, and Mile III) between the months …

Abstract Ogale community in Rivers State, Nigeria is characterized by crude-oil
contamination of its land resources. The present study aimed to evaluate the health risk and …

Landfills pose a global issue for soil functionality and health, especially in underdeveloped
nations where limited resources impede the adoption of comprehensive waste management …