Browsing by Subject "Asbestos"
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Floristic analysis of semi-arid mountain ecosystems of the Griqualand West centre of plant endemism, Northern Cape, South Africa
(Society for Indonesian Biodiversity, 2020)The Griqualand West Centre (GWC) is one of 13 centres of plant endemism in South Africa. Despite its unique flora, it remains poorly conserved and studied. A recent study identified an extensive geographical core area for ... -
A multidisciplinary approach for the assessment of rehabilitation at asbestos mines in South Africa
(Sringer, 2012)The asbestos mining industry has left a legacy of pollution that continues to poison former mining areas and surrounding land-posing a significant health risk to local communities. In order to assist the effective ... -
Rehabilitation of asbestos mining waste: a rehabilitation prioritisation index (RPI) for South Africa
(Springer, 2008)The much publicised problem with major asbestos pollution and related health issues in South Africa, has called for action to be taken to negate the situation. The aim of this project was to establish a prioritisation index ...