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Assessing natural and human-induced drivers of groundwater quality and health risks in coastal deltas: advancing SDG 3, SDG 6, SDG 13, and SDG 15 [PDF]

open access: diamondApplied Water Science
Aim and objectives This study aims to evaluate the groundwater quality across four coastal delta districts of Tamil Nadu (Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur, Thanjavur, and Pudukottai) where groundwater serves as a vital resource for drinking and agricultural ...
Mohamed Tharik   +2 more
doaj   +3 more sources

EXPANDING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT IN SDG 13 ‘CLIMATE ACTION’

open access: bronzeEDULEARN Proceedings, 2022
This work has been sponsored by the Vice-Rectorate for Organization of Studies, Quality and Accreditation of the Universitat Poltècnica de València (Valencia, Spain) as part of the UPV¿s Educational Innovation and Improvement Projects (Reference PIME 20-21/224) entitled Moving towards Sustainable Development Goals at the UPV: the poliODS Project.
Cristina Lull   +2 more
openaire   +4 more sources

SDG 13: Climate Action – Impacts on Forests and People [PDF]

open access: green, 2019
Climate change causes changes in forests, their ecological functions and ecosystem services. Many of these changes will negatively impact people, plants, animals and micro-organisms that depend on forests. SDG 13 aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change and drive adaptation actions. Current commitments are insufficient to reach
Louman, Bastiaan   +7 more
openaire   +4 more sources

Strength performance of fly ash and rice husk ash geopolymer as sustainable infrastructure green materials in supporting SDG 9 and SDG 13 [PDF]

open access: diamondE3S Web of Conferences
Cement, the primary material of concrete, is one of the main causes of global warming and climate change issues due to its production process. This paper reports the strength performance of fly ash and rice husk ash geopolymer as cement replacements in ...
Wardhono Arie   +3 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Fostering Sustainability Leadership Through SDG 13 Integration in Business Curricula [PDF]

open access: goldSustainability
Climate literacy is pivotal for preparing future leaders to address global climate challenges and build a sustainable future. Higher education institutions (HEIs) play a central role in embedding sustainability principles, particularly Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 13 (Climate Action), into curricula to cultivate responsible leadership. This study
Ahmed H. Elsayed   +5 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Battery electric vehicles as a strategy for local governments in progressing toward SDG 11 and SDG 13

open access: yesDiscover Sustainability
Local governments are strengthening their strategies toward a sustainable future, with climate change being one of their most significant challenges.
Luis Velazquez
doaj   +2 more sources

Health impact assessment of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emission from the combustion of agricultural wastes

open access: yesCogent Engineering, 2022
Emissions of components of VOCs from combustion of agro-waste materials were quantified. Agro-waste materials comprising corn cobs, corn husks, bean chaff and rice husks were burnt at a temperature of 400°C in a muffle furnace, and the emissions were ...
Ebenezer Leke Odekanle   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Quantification and health impact assessment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) emissions from crop residue combustion

open access: yesHeliyon, 2022
Emission of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon compounds from combustion of crop residue was investigated. Crop residues comprising maize cobs, maize husks, rice husks and bean chaff were burnt in a furnace at a temperature of 400 °C and the emissions from ...
Bamidele Sunday Fakinle   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Assessment of the contribution of TEX air pollutants from Nigeria’s petroleum refineries to the ambient air quality: Part II

open access: yesCogent Engineering, 2021
Environmental hazards associated with release of emission from petroleum refineries have caused serious concerns for the host communities. The study focused on the assessment of the contribution of Nigerian refineries to the ambient air quality.
Ebenezer Leke Odekanle   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Run-off modelling of pervious and impervious areas using couple SWAT and a novel machine learning model in cross-rivers state Nigeria

open access: yesWater Science and Technology, 2023
Using the soil and water assessment tool (SWAT), runoff in pervious and impervious urban areas was simulated in this study. In the meantime, as a novel application of machine learning, the emotional artificial neural network (EANN) model was employed to ...
Badiya Salele   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

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