International Journal of Environmental Monitoring and Analysis

Volume 7, Issue 6, December 2019

  • Protected Areas in Brazil and Aichi Target 11: National Achievements

    Nájila Rejanne Alencar Julião Cabral, Adeildo Cabral Silva, Regina Cleane Marrocos

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 6, December 2019
    Pages: 112-117
    Received: Oct. 10, 2019
    Accepted: Nov. 09, 2019
    Published: Dec. 02, 2019
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    Abstract: Brazil is a signatory to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). Therefore, it has commitments to safeguard part of its territory. Considering the achievement of Aichi Target 11, this article aims to show the results of quantitative research of protected areas in Brazil, a developing country, with emphasis on the state of Ceará. The paper hig... Show More
  • Calcium Carbonate and Temperature as Tools for Manipulation of Coastal Sediment Acidification: A Laboratory Study

    Brian Matthew Prezoisi, Timothy James Bowden, Aria Amirbahman

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 6, December 2019
    Pages: 118-127
    Received: Oct. 20, 2019
    Accepted: Nov. 11, 2019
    Published: Dec. 02, 2019
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    Abstract: The spread of low-pH sediments (also known as dead muds) has brought about the need for laboratory studies involving acidified sediment. CO2 bubbling is traditionally used to acidify the sediment; however, allowing the native sediment bacteria to do the acidification is a more natural approach. The objective of the current study was to test if the ... Show More
  • Farmer Practices and Risk of Water Contamination by Pesticides Used in Vegetable Cropping in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

    Sylvain Ilboudo, Sountong-Noma Faizatou Sorgho, Paul Windinpsidi Savadogo, Geoffroy Gueswindé Ouedraogo, Félix dit Bondo Kini, Sylvin Ouedraogo

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 6, December 2019
    Pages: 128-136
    Received: Nov. 14, 2019
    Accepted: Dec. 05, 2019
    Published: Dec. 11, 2019
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    Abstract: Vegetables are grown world-wide in almost 200 countries, but they are regularly subject to pest pressure. To cope with the multiple pests, farmers resort to pesticides whose use in developing countries carries health and environmental risks. This study aimed to investigate the practices of vegetable farmers from Ouagadougou when using pesticides, a... Show More