The community near dumpsites/landfills depend on groundwater from shallow wells and boreholes for drinking. However, leachates from dumpsites/landfills could be a source of microbial and toxic chemical contamination to the nearby soil and groundwater. Contamination of groundwater will in turn...
Download PDF ↓Microbes are the primary agents responsible for the biogeochemical cycling of nutrients, promoting plant development, and suppressing disease. However, not much is known about how chemical fertilizers affect the populations, distribution and survival of soil microorganisms which are essential for...
Download PDF ↓Kanyama, a densely populated peri urban area in Lusaka, Zambia, is characterized by its high poverty levels and inadequate infrastructure, making it particularly vulnerable to environmental challenges. This research addresses the pressing issue of climate change-induced flooding and its effects...
Download PDF ↓Endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) are receiving increased attention in the environment due to their link to lifestyles diseases like hypertension, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers. This research aimed at assessing the presence and quantities of heavy metals and organic EDCs in...
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