Browsing Natural and Agricultural Sciences by Subject "South Africa"
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An appraisal of the quality of waste management environmental impact assessment (EIA) reports in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2017)In recent years, a growing interest in determining the quality of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Reports emanating from the EIA Process has been observed. To date no studies have been done to determine the quality ... -
Aspects of amphibian chytrid infections in South Africa
(North-West University, 2008)The waterborne pathogen Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd), amphibian chytrid, is implicated as being the causative agent for global amphibian declines. The fungus attacks the keratinized skin of adult and postmetamorphic ... -
An assessment of dioxins, dibenzofurans and PCBs in the sediments of selected freshwater bodies and estuaries in South Africa
(North-West University, 2007)Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are a threat to the environment and human health because they are ubiquitous, resistant to degradation, can bio-accumulate in organisms and bio-magnify in food chains. They have a ... -
The benefits of using ferrochrome slag as waste aggregate in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2016)This research study aims to promote and optimise the reuse of ferrochrome slag in South Africa. In support thereof, the objectives of this research study are to: identify and describe the environmental benefits of using ... -
Characterisation of air masses passing over the Vredefort Dome world heritage site
(North-West University (South Africa), 2015)In 2007, it was announced that the Vredefort Dome will be proclaimed South Africa’s seventh UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) world heritage site. It is the largest and second oldest ... -
Characterisation of respirable indoor particulate matter in South African low-income settlements
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Air pollution is a leading health risks that individuals face daily. Emissions and contribution from scheduled industrial sources has been a focus within South Africa air quality management for decades. In recent years, ... -
Characterising the scale and significance of persistent organic pollutants in South African sediments
(North-West University, 2010)Water resources in South Africa are scarce, and should therefore be protected against pollutants, also from persistent organic pollutants (POPs). POPs are a global concern due to their ubiquitous presence, persistence ... -
Characterization of wheat nematodes from cultivars in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Plant-parasitic nematodes (PPNs) naturally live in soil and attack small roots, but some species inhabit and feed in bulbs, buds, stems, leaves, or flowers. This leads to plant weakness and they often appear to suffer from ... -
Characterizing lightning NOx production over South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Nitrogen oxides (NOx= nitric oxide (NO) + Nitrogen dioxide (NO2)) are toxic air pollutants and play a significant role in tropospheric chemistry. Global NOx hotspots are the industrialized regions of the United States, ... -
Child’s multidimensional welfare and pro-poor growth in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)Poverty and hunger have been recognized as part of South Africa’s development challenges. These issues are also foremostly ranked in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This study constructed indicators of children’s ...