Journal of Environmental Impact and Management Policy(JEIMP) ISSN:2799-113X

Emotional Resonance in Transnational Digital Climate Activism: Exploring the Perspectives of University Students in Darmstadt

Sunday Okafor — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

In the face of the profound consequences of climate change, there is an increasing need to explore how emotions transcend borders in the digital realm. It is important to empahasize the central role emotions play in cultivating international solidarity. This study delves into the emotional landscape of transnational digital climate activism, focusing on the perspectives of university students in Darmstadt, Germany. Through a comprehensive survey involving 192 participants, the research seeks to understand the potential of emotional resonance in mobilizing collective action and fostering a profound sense of global interconnectedness. By capturing the thoughts and feelings of students, the study aims to enrich our understanding of the impact of emotional resonance in this context, offering valuable insights and practical recommendations for effectively harnessing its power in driving sustainable environmental transformation.

Evaluation of the Drinking Water Quality Index in Dibis District – Kirkuk

Omar Taha Mahmoud Al-Taay, Rushdi Sabah Abdulqader — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

In this study, a weighted mathematical model was utilized to evaluate the water quality of the filtration station in the Al-Dibs district. The assessment was conducted at five different sites from October 2023 to April 2024. Various characteristics of the water samples were measured, encompassing physical properties like turbidity, total suspended solids, total dissolved solids, and electrical conductivity. Additionally, chemical properties such as pH, total alkalinity, total hardness, calcium hardness, magnesium hardness, chloride, total nitrogen, and available phosphorus were analyzed. Bacterial properties, including total bacterial count, coliform bacteria, and fecal bacteria, were also assessed. The study monitored various sites along the Lower Zab River, including the raw water collection point, water pumping area, Oil Quarter, Diyarbakır Quarter, and Kolan Quarter. Results revealed unsatisfactory water quality at the raw water collection point, while excellent quality was observed at the other sites (2, 3, 4, 5). The water quality index rankings were as follows: 18.10, 17.61, 47.96, 30.40.These findings suggest that the water treatment station effectively produces water suitable for daily sanitary purposes.

Assessing the Impact of Sachet Water Disposal Practices on Urban Environmental Health in Southern Nigeria

Anthony O. Ukpene — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This research investigated the impact of sachet water disposal practices on the environmental health of urban Nigeria. The study used both practice and scientific data collection to gather survey, water, and disease check information. The data was analyzed using SPSS. The results showed that 85% of waste in sachet water was unsanitarily disposed of, with 40% dumped on the streets and 25% dumped in drainage systems. The pollution of water bodies in urban areas was alarming, with plastic levels ranging from 10 mg to 150 mg per liter. High waste areas also showed increased incidence rates of waterborne diseases, such as typhoid (15%), cholera (12%), dysentery (8%), and hepatitis A (5%). The population's knowledge of proper disposal methods was generally low, with 25% fully aware, 20% knowing the right method but not using it, 30% having minimal understanding, and 25% having no knowledge at all. The study found that improper disposal rates had decreased from 70% in 2020 to a projected 50% in 2024. However, further improvement is needed in waste management infrastructure, laws and penalties, public awareness, and encouraging responsible and sustainable waste disposal practices.

Qualitative Evaluation of Water for a Number of Wells in Taza / Kirkuk District for Drinking and Human Use

Ali Hussein Ahmed Al-Tayyar, Tawoos Mohammed Kamel Al-Shwany — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This study is considered descriptive and experimental in order to verify the quality and quality of the wells in the Taza / Kirkuk area for drinking and uses for different humanity, where the sports model (NFSWQI) used in this study, as the samples were collected from three wells randomly selected for a period of six months starting in October. For the year 2023 until the month of March 2024 in order to update the properties of the water of those wells within the studied area, periodic tests were conducted for a number of specific factors such as water temperature, umbrella, hydrogen or oxygen, and the vital requirement of oxygen, phosphate ions and nitrates as well as soluble solids and the total number of bacteria The stool colon, the results of the descriptive study showed that the NFSWQI Index for all well water samples within the Medium Quality, which is equivalent to 100 %of the total wells in order to overcome some factors of Iraqi and international standards such as the World Health Organization, and this does not prevent the use of water These wells are considered water suitable for human use and human use after adding some sterilizers such as chlorine in appropriate quantities.

Evaluation of Sound Pollution Near Several Government and Private Hospitals in Najaf City

Mahmood Hameed Al-safi, Lujain Ibrahim Hussain, Arjwan A Alsudani — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000

One notable aspect of the environment is sound pollution, which varies in intensity depending on where it comes from, it has varied degrees of impact on the nearby buildings and items like Hospitals are exposed to noise. Additionally, because most hospitals are situated on major thoroughfares, industrial activities and commercial activities. As a result, these structures are frequently subjected to high levels of environmental noise due to the work and care that hospitals give for their patients, which necessitates relaxation and tranquility. The purpose of this study is to determine how much noise pollution in the area around multiple hospitals in Najaf City is caused by various activities. An equipment known as the Sound degree Meter (IEC 61672-1 type 2) was utilized to measure the degree of noise pollution , three times a day—Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday—during a period of four weeks, the months of June and July were used to measure the noise levels. These measurements were also made in the vicinity of the hospitals—three times in the morning, afternoon, and evening. According to the World Health Organization and Iraqi Determinants of Noise, the average noise levels measured outside the hospital on certain days were significantly higher than the environmental noise limit required. Ultimately, several recommendations for lowering the noise level in this vicinity were made.