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Diagnosing soil degradation and fertilizer use relationship for sustainable cotton production in Benin
Barthelemy G. Honfoga
Article: 1422366
Published online: 17 Jan 2018
AbstractforDiagnosing soil degradation and fertilizer use relationship for sustainable cotton production in Benin | Full Text | References | PDF (814.2 KB)
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Urban households’ demand for improved solid waste management service in Bahir Dar city: A contingent valuation study
Birara Endalew & Kassahun Tassie
Article: 1426160
Published online: 25 Jan 2018
AbstractforUrban households’ demand for improved solid waste management service in Bahir Dar city: A contingent valuation study | Full Text | References | PDF (735.4 KB)
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Wastewater treatment potential of Moringa stenopetala over Moringa olifera as a natural coagulant, antimicrobial agent and heavy metal removals
Asaminew Abiyu, Denghua Yan, Abel Girma, Xinshan Song & Hao Wang
Article: 1433507
Published online: 15 Feb 2018
AbstractforWastewater treatment potential of Moringa stenopetala over Moringa olifera as a natural coagulant, antimicrobial agent and heavy metal removals | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Characterization of organochloride pesticides residues in sediments from the Cienaga Grande of the lower Sinú river of Colombia
Edineldo Lans-Ceballos, Amira C. Padilla-Jiménez & Samuel P. Hernández-Rivera
Article: 1436930
Published online: 23 Feb 2018
AbstractforCharacterization of organochloride pesticides residues in sediments from the Cienaga Grande of the lower Sinú river of Colombia | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB)
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Oil development in the grasslands: Saskatchewan’s Bakken formation and species at risk protection
Andrea Olive
Article: 1443666
Published online: 05 Mar 2018
AbstractforOil development in the grasslands: Saskatchewan’s Bakken formation and species at risk protection | Full Text | References | PDF (803 KB)
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A multipollutant evaluation of APEX using microenvironmental ozone, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter (PM2.5) concentrations measured in Los Angeles by the exposure classification project
Ted R. Johnson, John E. Langstaff, Stephen Graham, Eric M. Fujita & David E. Campbell
Article: 1453022
Published online: 28 Mar 2018
AbstractforA multipollutant evaluation of APEX using microenvironmental ozone, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter (PM2.5) concentrations measured in Los Angeles by the exposure classification project | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB) | Supplemental
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Assessment of sugarcane grown in wetlands polluted with wastewater
Agnes Oppong, David Azanu & Linda Aurelia Ofori
Article: 1455277
Published online: 02 Apr 2018
AbstractforAssessment of sugarcane grown in wetlands polluted with wastewater | Full Text | References | PDF (3 MB) | Supplemental
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Review Article

Review Article
First Nations wastewater treatment systems in Canada: Challenges and opportunities
Mofizul Islam & Qiuyan Yuan
Article: 1458526
Published online: 12 Apr 2018
AbstractforFirst Nations wastewater treatment systems in Canada: Challenges and opportunities | Full Text | References | PDF (791 KB)
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Households solid waste generation and management behavior in case of Bahir Dar City, Amhara National Regional State, Ethiopia
Kassahun Tassie Wegedie
Article: 1471025
Published online: 04 Jun 2018
AbstractforHouseholds solid waste generation and management behavior in case of Bahir Dar City, Amhara National Regional State, Ethiopia | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Comparative study of the effects of five Beauveria bassiana (Balsamo) Vuillemin (Ascomycota: Hypocreales) strains on cabbage moth Plutella xylostella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae)
Anicet Batcho, Mohsin Ali, Adeyinka Olawale Samuel, Kamran Shehzad & Bushra Rashid
Article: 1477542
Published online: 18 Jun 2018
AbstractforComparative study of the effects of five Beauveria bassiana (Balsamo) Vuillemin (Ascomycota: Hypocreales) strains on cabbage moth Plutella xylostella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Characterization of aerosol loading in urban and suburban locations: Impact on atmospheric extinction
Nnaemeka Dom Onyeuwaoma, Theo Chidiezie Chineke, Okeychukwu Kelechi Nwofor, Ian Crandell, Olushina Olawale Awe, Ajileye Olasumbo, Alex I Opara, Nwachukwu Pius, Mba Tochukwu & Nwachukwu Joy
Article: 1480333
Published online: 12 Jun 2018
AbstractforCharacterization of aerosol loading in urban and suburban locations: Impact on atmospheric extinction | Full Text | References | PDF (2.2 MB)
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Coral nursery and transplantation of the staghorn coral, Acropora downingi in Sabah Al-Ahmad Sea City, Kuwait, Arabian Gulf
Manickam Nithyanandan, Lewis Le Vay, Dinesh Kumar Raja, Ratheesh Kesavan & Don Pereira
Article: 1480334
Published online: 22 Jun 2018
AbstractforCoral nursery and transplantation of the staghorn coral, Acropora downingi in Sabah Al-Ahmad Sea City, Kuwait, Arabian Gulf | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Growth-inhibitory components in Sugi (Cryptomeria japonica) extracts active against Microcystis aeruginosa
Yuri Suzuki, Hiromi Saijo, Koetsu Takahashi, Hisayoshi Kofujita & Tatsuya Ashitani
Article: 1466401
Published online: 21 Jun 2018
AbstractforGrowth-inhibitory components in Sugi (Cryptomeria japonica) extracts active against Microcystis aeruginosa | Full Text | References | PDF (697.7 KB)
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Shifting practices: How the rise of rooftop solar PV has changed local government community engagement
David Meiklejohn, Sarah Bekessy & Susie Moloney
Article: 1481584
Published online: 28 Jun 2018
AbstractforShifting practices: How the rise of rooftop solar PV has changed local government community engagement | Full Text | References | PDF (872.7 KB)
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Examining legal and regulatory barriers to climate change adaptation in the coastal zone of the United States
Chad J. McGuire
Article: 1491096
Published online: 06 Jul 2018
AbstractforExamining legal and regulatory barriers to climate change adaptation in the coastal zone of the United States | Full Text | References | PDF (657.8 KB)
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Expected impacts of active mining on the distribution of heavy metals in soils around Iludun-Oro and its environs, Southwestern Nigeria
Abiola Oyebamiji, Amobichukwu Amanambu, Tehseen Zafar, Adeniyi JohnPaul Adewumi & Damilare Stephen Akinyemi
Article: 1495046
Published online: 17 Jul 2018
AbstractforExpected impacts of active mining on the distribution of heavy metals in soils around Iludun-Oro and its environs, Southwestern Nigeria | Full Text | References | PDF (2.2 MB)
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Land cover data as environmentally sensitive decision-making mediator in territorial and administrative reform
Artan Hysa & Fatma Ayçim Türer Başkaya
Article: 1505326
Published online: 12 Aug 2018
AbstractforLand cover data as environmentally sensitive decision-making mediator in territorial and administrative reform | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB)
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Microbial quality of ablution kettles used at mosques in the Tolon District: A case study in Nyankpala
A. Waris Abu-Safianu, S. J. Cobbina & E. Yeleliere
Article: 1505325
Published online: 12 Aug 2018
AbstractforMicrobial quality of ablution kettles used at mosques in the Tolon District: A case study in Nyankpala | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Gender stereotyping: Evidence from gender differentiated household vulnerability to climate change in Eastern Uganda
Kenneth Balikoowa, Gorettie Nabanoga & David. M. Tumusiime
Article: 1512838
Published online: 07 Sep 2018
AbstractforGender stereotyping: Evidence from gender differentiated household vulnerability to climate change in Eastern Uganda | Full Text | References | PDF (866.6 KB)
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Acknowledgement of reviewers
Senior Editors
Article: 1519660
Published online: 27 Sep 2018
CitationforAcknowledgement of reviewers | Full Text | PDF (372 KB)
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Early detection of chloroform hot spots in the Montevideo drinking water network
Marcel Achkar Borras, Gustavo Seoane, Mariana Gomez-Camponovo, Eleuterio Umpierrez Vazquez & Nicolas Perez
Article: 1516501
Published online: 20 Sep 2018
AbstractforEarly detection of chloroform hot spots in the Montevideo drinking water network | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Urban dwellers and solid waste management plans: A case study of selected towns in Afar regional state, Ethiopia
Metkel Aregay Gebreeyosus
Article: 1524052
Published online: 03 Oct 2018
AbstractforUrban dwellers and solid waste management plans: A case study of selected towns in Afar regional state, Ethiopia | Full Text | References | PDF (968 KB)
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Pollution status of shooting range soils from Cd, Cu, Mn, Ni and Zn found in ammunition
Pogisego Dinake, Onneetse Maphane, Karabo Sebogisi & Obed Kamwi
Article: 1528701
Published online: 17 Oct 2018
AbstractforPollution status of shooting range soils from Cd, Cu, Mn, Ni and Zn found in ammunition | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Public policy and technology choices for municipal solid waste management a recent case in Lebanon
Michel Soto Chalhoub
Article: 1529853
Published online: 13 Oct 2018
AbstractforPublic policy and technology choices for municipal solid waste management a recent case in Lebanon | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Environmental framing on Twitter: Impact of Trump’s Paris Agreement withdrawal on climate change and ocean acidification dialogue
Sojung Claire Kim & Sandra L. Cooke
Article: 1532375
Published online: 22 Oct 2018
AbstractforEnvironmental framing on Twitter: Impact of Trump’s Paris Agreement withdrawal on climate change and ocean acidification dialogue | Full Text | References | PDF (968.1 KB)
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Ecotourism and wildlife conservation-related enterprise development by local communities within Southern Africa: Perspectives from the greater Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation, South-Eastern Lowveld, Zimbabwe
Chenjerai Zanamwe, Edson Gandiwa, Never Muboko, Olga L. Kupika & Billy B. Mukamuri
Article: 1531463
Published online: 22 Oct 2018
AbstractforEcotourism and wildlife conservation-related enterprise development by local communities within Southern Africa: Perspectives from the greater Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation, South-Eastern Lowveld, Zimbabwe | Full Text | References | PDF (728.1 KB)
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An overview of management, recycling, and wasting disposal in the drilling operation of oil and gas wells in Iran
Afshin Davarpanah, Ali Razmjoo & Behnam Mirshekari
Article: 1537066
Published online: 29 Oct 2018
AbstractforAn overview of management, recycling, and wasting disposal in the drilling operation of oil and gas wells in Iran | Full Text | References | PDF (637 KB)
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Damage caused to rangelands by wild pig rooting activity is mitigated with intensive trapping
Joshua A. Gaskamp, Kenneth L. Gee, Tyler A. Campbell, Nova J. Silvy & Stephen L. Webb
Article: 1540080
Published online: 01 Nov 2018
AbstractforDamage caused to rangelands by wild pig rooting activity is mitigated with intensive trapping | Full Text | References | PDF (641.4 KB)
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Variable selection methods for water demand forecasting in Ethiopia: Case study Gondar town
Mohammed Gedefaw, Wang Hao, Yan Denghua & Abel Girma
Article: 1537067
Published online: 03 Nov 2018
AbstractforVariable selection methods for water demand forecasting in Ethiopia: Case study Gondar town | Full Text | References | PDF (733.8 KB)
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Environmental geochemistry and ecological risk assessment of potentially harmful elements in tropical semi-arid soils around the Bagassi South artisanal gold mining site, Burkina Faso
Aboubakar Sako & Mamadou Nimi
Article: 1543565
Published online: 09 Nov 2018
AbstractforEnvironmental geochemistry and ecological risk assessment of potentially harmful elements in tropical semi-arid soils around the Bagassi South artisanal gold mining site, Burkina Faso | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB)
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Transient effects of nitrogen addition and rainfall suppression on Vachellia karroo growth under grass competition in a southern African savanna
Munyaradzi D. Shekede, Mhosisi Masocha & Amon Murwira
Article: 1549799
Published online: 02 Dec 2018
AbstractforTransient effects of nitrogen addition and rainfall suppression on Vachellia karroo growth under grass competition in a southern African savanna | Full Text | References | PDF (949.7 KB)
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Bacteriological contamination of groundwater in relation to septic tanks location in Ashanti Region, Ghana
Jeremiah Kasalku Takal & Jonathan Arthur Quaye-Ballard
Article: 1556197
Published online: 15 Dec 2018
AbstractforBacteriological contamination of groundwater in relation to septic tanks location in Ashanti Region, Ghana | Full Text | References | PDF (882 KB)
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Forage preference of the greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) in a miombo woodland adjacent to Umfurudzi Park, Zimbabwe
Ruth R. Chinomona, Edson Gandiwa, Victor K. Muposhi, Never Muboko & Maria S. Moyo
Article: 1559461
Published online: 05 Jan 2019
AbstractforForage preference of the greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) in a miombo woodland adjacent to Umfurudzi Park, Zimbabwe | Full Text | References | PDF (573.1 KB)
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Lead exposure through consumption of small game harvested using lead-based ammunition and the corresponding health risks to First Nations in Alberta, Canada
Claire McAuley, Christopher Ng, Christine McFarland, Ave Dersch, Bart Koppe & Darryel Sowan
Article: 1557316
Published online: 19 Jan 2019
AbstractforLead exposure through consumption of small game harvested using lead-based ammunition and the corresponding health risks to First Nations in Alberta, Canada | Full Text | References | PDF (804 KB)
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