American Journal of Environmental Protection

Volume 11, Issue 3, June 2022

  • Environmental Impacts of Geomaterials Exploitation in the Republic of Congo

    Noël Watha-Ndoudy, Claude Melaine Dipakama, Jean de Dieu Nzila, Victor Kimpouni, Dieudonné Louembé

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 3, June 2022
    Pages: 47-61
    Received: 18 March 2022
    Accepted: 14 April 2022
    Published: 7 May 2022
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    Abstract: Geomaterials are extracted everywhere in Congo, generally without environmental and social impact studies. The objective of this study was to assess their exploitation and the associated environmental consequences. Data were collected through interviews and field surveys. A total of 163 quarry sites (17% industrial and 83% artisanal) were studied, ... Show More
  • Physico-chemical and Bacteriological Characterization of Groundwater for Domestic and Irrigation Purposes in Santchou (Cameroon Western Highlands)

    Magha Alice Mufur, Margaret Tita Awah, Primus Azinwi Tamfuh, Aduck Jovens Nyangang, Agien Gilbert Njei, Kamgang Kabeyene Veronique Beyela

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 3, June 2022
    Pages: 62-73
    Received: 30 April 2022
    Accepted: 6 June 2022
    Published: 14 June 2022
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    Abstract: Groundwater quality is a function of the enclosing aquifer materials and/or human influences. Therefore, frequent water quality surveillance is essential as the subsurface resource is a main source of water supply in Santchou, Cameroon Western Highlands. In order to carry out the inquiries, 24 groundwater samples were collected during the wet perio... Show More
  • Proposal for an Environmental Management System with Clean Production

    João Pedro Braga Teixeira

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 3, June 2022
    Pages: 74-81
    Received: 20 May 2022
    Accepted: 2 June 2022
    Published: 14 June 2022
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    Abstract: Several factors, such as the current environmental degradation, the increase in legal penalties and the growing awareness of the market, have disseminated in organizations the need to implement an Environmental Management System (EMS), mainly seeking to comply with the relevant legislation and improve its image with the market. However, in order on... Show More