Environmental Impacts and Cost of Degradation-Remediation of Air Pollution and Noise Pollution of the Urban Community of Fez (Morocco)

2018 ◽  
pp. 1979-1980
Author(s):  
Bassma Antouh ◽  
Mostafa El Qandil
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Environmental Impacts ◽  
Urban Community ◽  
Noise Pollution

scholarly journals Diagnóstico dos impactos ambientais provocado pelas indústrias cerâmicas no município de Cordeirópolis-SP / Diagnosis of the environmental impacts caused by the ceramic industries in the city of Cordeirópolis-SP

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (55) ◽  
pp. 863-879
Author(s):  
Paulo Henrique Vieira ◽  
Aline Cristina Alves da Silva Vieira
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Information System ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Environmental Impacts ◽  
Noise Pollution ◽  
Natural Environments ◽  
Methodological Procedures ◽  
The City ◽  
Harmful Effects ◽  
Vegetal Cover

Os artigos científicos cada vez mais argumentam sobre as interações entre a sociedade e natureza, principalmente, sobre os efeitos nocivos que algumas atividades antrópicas vêm causando ao meio ambiente e ao próprio homem. Os ambientes naturais encontravam-se em estado de equilíbrio até o momento em que o homem passou a explorar cada vez mais os recursos naturais, com objetivo de atender seus interesses e necessidades. Neste contexto que o objetivo deste trabalho se enquadra em analisar os impactos ambientais das indústrias cerâmicas e propor medidas mitigadoras para tais atividades em Cordeirópolis/SP, município integrante do polo cerâmico de Santa Gertrudes/SP. Para alcançar estes resultados os procedimentos metodológicos foram divididos em etapas: 1 – Trabalhos de gabinete; 2 – Levantamento de dados; 3 – Georreferenciamento; 4 – Aplicação do Sistema de Informação Geográfica, neste caso o ArcGis 10.3; 5 – Trabalhos de campo. Assim, o trabalho faz um diagnóstico dos danos ambientais e sociais que a atividade cerâmica causa em Cordeirópolis/SP, dentre os impactos destaca-se: retirada da cobertura vegetal; poluição da água e do ar; e poluição sonora; além disso, propõe-se medidas que possam minimizar os efeitos destes impactos como: instalação de bacias de decantação de finos; implantar uma cortina vegetal; umectação das vias de circulação; e reciclagem dos produtos utilizados.Palavras-chave: Recursos naturais; indústrias cerâmicas; impactos ambientais; polo cerâmico.AbstractScientific articles increasingly argue about the interactions between society and nature, especially about the harmful effects that some anthropic activities have been causing to the environment and to man himself. Natural environments were in a state of equilibrium until the time when man began to explore more and more natural resources in order to meet his interests and needs. In this context, the objective of this work is to analyze the environmental impacts of the ceramic industries and to propose mitigating measures for such activities in Cordeirópolis/SP, a municipality in the Santa Gertrudes/SP ceramic pole. To achieve these results the methodological procedures were divided into stages: 1 - Cabinet work; 2 - Data collection; 3 - Georeferencing; 4 - Application of the Geographic Information System, in this case ArcGis 10.3; 5 - Fieldwork. Thus, the work makes a diagnosis of the environmental and social damages that the ceramic activity causes in Cordeirópolis/SP, among the impacts it stands out: removal of the vegetal cover; water and air pollution; and noise pollution; in addition, it is proposed measures that can minimize the effects of these impacts such as: installation of fine settling basins; implant a plant curtain; wetting of roadways; recycling of the products used.Keywords: Natural resources; ceramic industries; environmental impacts; ceramic pole.

scholarly journals Assessment of Environmental Impacts of Quarry Operation in Ogun State, Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mbuyi M Melodi
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Environmental Impacts ◽  
Environmental Effects ◽  
Land Degradation ◽  
Surface Mining ◽  
Noise Pollution ◽  
Host Community ◽  
Mining Activities ◽  
Mining Operations ◽  
Ogun State

The study investigated the environmental effects of quarry operations in Abeokuta, Ogun state, while it specifically sought to identify corresponding environmental impacts posed in quarry operation and, assess the efforts towards minimizing environmental impacts of their operations. Primary data used for this study was obtained from 100 residents of the community and staffs of the company, randomly chosen and administered with structured questionnaires. Ninety one percent of the respondents noted that environmental problems like land degradation and pollution (including air, water and noise pollution) are associated with mining activities in their respective communities. Air pollution and noise pollution were found to have significant (p < 0.05). Long period (58.0%) of surface mining (71.7%) is prominent in the study area, while it posed some hazards to residents in the study area (84.0%). This includes (degradation of land and vegetation (72.0%), water pollution (44.0%), air pollution (44.0%) and noise pollution (56.0%). Noise and air pollution and governmental intervention in environmental degradation of Mining were found to have significant (p < 0.05) impact on host community as identified by staff of mine and residents. Efforts towards minimizing environmental impacts of quarrying include resettlement and compensation of affected communities (20%). Environmental effects such as land degradation and pollution of various forms (air, ground vibration and noise) in the surrounding communities where the mining activities (quarry operations) are carried out are associated with surface mining activities. It is therefore recommended that government agencies overseeing mining operations revise environmental management policy to ensure that the environmental effects of mining activities are reduced to the barest minimum.

The Benefit of Focusing on Air Pollution Instead of Climate Change: How Discussing Power Plant Emissions in the Context of Air Pollution, Rather than Climate Change, Influences Perceived Benefits, Costs, and Political Action for Policies to Limit Emissions

2020 ◽  
pp. 107554702098044
Author(s):  
P. Sol Hart ◽  
Lauren Feldman
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Air Pollution ◽  
Power Plant ◽  
Environmental Impacts ◽  
Political Ideology ◽  
Political Action ◽  
Perceived Benefits ◽  
Power Plant Emissions ◽  
Plant Emissions ◽  
Benefits And Costs

This experiment examines how framing power plant emissions in terms of air pollution or climate change, and in terms of health or environmental impacts, influences perceived benefits and costs of policies to reduce emissions and intentions to take political action that supports such policies. A moderated-mediation model reveals that focusing on air pollution, instead of climate change, has a positive significant indirect influence on intended political action through the serial mediators of perceived benefits and costs. Political ideology moderates the association between perceived benefits and political action. No framing effects are observed in the comparison between health and environmental impacts.

scholarly journals A NOVEL APPROACH TO OPTIMIZE THE RIDESHARING PROBLEM USING GENETIC ALGORITHM

2019 ◽  
Vol XLII-4/W18 ◽  
pp. 875-878
Author(s):  
S. Rangriz ◽  
M. Davoodi ◽  
J. Saberian
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Air Pollution ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Noise Pollution ◽  
Transportation Systems ◽  
Urban Traffic ◽  
Traffic Jam ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Public Transportation Systems

Abstract. The enormous increase in the number of vehicles in the cities makes plenty of problems including air pollution, noise pollution, and traffic jam. Overcoming these annoying issues needs a significant plan in urban management such as using modern techniques in public transportation systems. Sharing either cars or taxies is one of the most interesting ways that has been used in some countries recently. In this phenomenon, 2 or 3 people use other’s car or taxi. In this article, an innovative approach to share taxies is proposed, and it uses a Genetic Algorithm to determine the placement of travelers in taxies. Therefore, some taxis will be switched off, and this helps to decrease urban traffic jam in cities. The results present that the proposed model turns off 69.8 % of taxies, and also 27.8 % of them carry more than one passenger; hence, this confirms the performance of the proposed model.

Future perspectives

ESC CardioMed ◽  
2018 ◽  
pp. 3110-3111
Author(s):  
Thomas Münzel ◽  
Sanjay Rajagopalan ◽  
Mette Sørenson ◽  
Dave Newby ◽  
Robert D. Brook
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Air Pollution ◽  
Fuel Efficiency ◽  
Noise Pollution ◽  
Mass Transit ◽  
Future Perspectives ◽  
Electric Cars ◽  
The World ◽  
Vehicle Technologies ◽  
Motorized Vehicles

Efforts to mitigate air pollution and noise are a complex endeavour as they involve addressing their sources, which vary depending on the country and region of the world and complex economic and geopolitical considerations. Measures such as mandatory or voluntary greenhouse emissions or fuel efficiency standards, shifting to lower-carbon fuels, legislating the use of motorized vehicles/kilometres driven, introduction of electric mass transit, congestion pricing/taxes, vehicle and fuel taxes, and advanced vehicle technologies (e.g. battery electric cars, hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and fuel cell cars) may help simultaneously alleviate air and noise pollution and climate change goals.

Occupational hazards and health problems among traffic personnel of Mangaluru city

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (8) ◽  
pp. 3608
Author(s):  
Prakash Kumar Mishra ◽  
Jagannath Purushothama
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Occupational Health ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Noise Pollution ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Respiratory Morbidity ◽  
Occupational Hazards ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Protective Measures

Background: Occupational health risks and hazards due to the polluted environment have become a serious public health concern. Thus, the duty-bound personnel like traffic police who are continuously exposed, may be at high risk and badly suffer from related health problems. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of occupational hazards and related health problems among traffic personnel in Mangaluru city. It also aimed to determine the association between occupational hazards and health problems.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among traffic personnel of Mangaluru city. A semi-structured questionnaire with established reliability and validity was used to measure occupational hazards, protective measures, and health problems.Results: The prevalence of respiratory morbidity, eye symptoms, and auditory symptoms was found to be 51.2%, 61.6%, and 47.5% respectively. Respiratory morbidity and duration of use of protective measures against air pollution are found to be significantly associated. The duration of exposure to noise pollution was also significantly associated with the auditory symptoms.Conclusions: Police personnel suffer from significant occupational health problems, due to hazards like air pollution and noise. Necessary protective measures should be taken to ensure the safety of traffic personnel. This study showed an association between occupational hazards and related health problems.

scholarly journals Survey on the indexes of health equity in the physical environment and infrastructures of Kermanshah province, Iran

2021 ◽  
Vol 96 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sohyla Reshadat ◽  
Shahram Saeidi ◽  
Alireza Zangeneh ◽  
Ali Almasi ◽  
Samira Rahimi Naderi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Health Equity ◽  
Physical Environment ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Pollution Index ◽  
Noise Pollution ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Geographical Regions ◽  
Distribution Of Resources ◽  
Per Capita

Abstract Background Health equity is directly associated with the proper distribution of resources, the existence of infrastructures, and the balanced physical environment. The present study aimed to survey the indexes of health equity in the physical environment and infrastructures of Kermanshah province based on the national indexes. Results The results revealed that access to transportation, health centers, solid waste management, and green and sports per capita had the least distance from the negative ideal whereas the noise pollution index had the greatest distance. However, house hygiene and air pollution indexes were within the negative and positive ideal ranges. Conclusions The health equity indexes were not distributed equitably across counties and geographical regions of Kermanshah province.

scholarly journals Noise Pollution Near Health Institutions

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (1-2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Predrag Ilić ◽  
Ljiljana Stojanović-Bjelić ◽  
Zoran Janjuš
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Noise Level ◽  
Noise Pollution ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Noise Levels ◽  
Health Institution ◽  
Health Institutions ◽  
Banja Luka ◽  
The City ◽  
Health And Well Being

Environmental noise pollution, a form of air pollution, is a threat to health and well-being. The primary aim of this study was to determine noise pollution in the urban part of the city of Banja Luka in Jovana Dučića Street (Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH)) by evaluating noise levels in the street. The aim of this research is also to compare the measured noise levels in the street with legislation. The measured values exceeded the level of noise allowed. Results indicated that noise level values in this area near health institution are alarming.

scholarly journals Environmental Assessment of Motorcycle using a Life-Cycle Perspective

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bertha Maya Sopha ◽  
Setiowati Setiowati ◽  
Sholeh Ma’mun
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Environmental Impacts ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Resource Depletion ◽  
Road Transport ◽  
Motor Vehicles ◽  
Transportation Sector ◽  
Life Cycle Perspective ◽  
Function Unit

Transportation sector contributes as the second largest polluter of the air pollution in Indonesia. Of the transportation sector, road transport has generated 70% of the air pollution, 81% of which is attributable to motorcycles. The motorcycles are currently accounting for 79% of the total motor vehicles. It is predicted that the number of motorcycles will continue to grow at an annual rate of 9-26%. However, due to little attention to the motorcycle’s environmental impacts, this present study, therefore, aims to assess and report the environmental impacts of using motorcycles based on life-cycle perspective. Using a functional unit of one passenger per kilometer (pkm), resource consumption and emissions through the entire life-cycle of a motorcycle were estimated. The foreground Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) was compiled through observation, interview, and secondary data, while the background LCI was based on ecoinvent data v.2.0. Results show that the environmental impacts of the chosen function unit constitute Abiotic Resource Depletion Potential (ADP) of 0.515 g Sb-eq., Global Warming Potential (GWP) of 176 g CO2-eq, Human Toxicity Potential (HTP) of 1.1 g 1.4-DCB-eq, and Acidification Potential (AP) of 0.544 g SO2-eq, respectively. Operation (usage stage) of the motorcycle has been the most contributor to GWP and AP, while manufacturing stage has been the most contributor to HTP. Potential interventions related to the manufacturing process, fuel, and usage of the motorcycle to reduce the environmental impacts are also discussed.

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