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5315 publication(s) trouvée(s)
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Sustainable Urban Drainage Practices and Their Effects on Aquifer Recharge
Abstract Between 1994 and 2006, an 18% increase of freshwater flow into the earth’s ocean was recorded, as well as …
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Climate Change Adaptation: Opportunities for Increased Material Recycling Facilities in African Cities
Abstract Africa’s urban morphology is expected to develop at a steady rate between 2020 and 2050. Population growth, rising urbanization …
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Impacts of Global Warming on West African Monsoon Rainfall
Abstract The impacts of global warming on rainfall in West Africa were examined using a numerical framework for 5 monsoon …
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Crowdsourced Water Level Monitoring in Kenya’s Sondu-Miriu Basin—Who Is “The Crowd”?
Citizen science is gaining popularity as a way to engage people to participate in environmental projects. In addition to potential …
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Analysis of the Effect of Climate Change on Rice Production in Nigeria
The Nigerian economy largely depends on agriculture which is vulnerable to unfavorable climatic conditions. Consequently, rice is a very important …
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Resilience modes of an ancient mountain valley grassland in South Africa indicated by palaeoenvironmental methods
Abstract Grassland ecosystems supporting wildlife and livestock populations have undergone significant transformation in the last millennium. Climate, herbivory, fire, and …
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Disjunct plant species in South American seasonally dry tropical forests responded differently to past climatic fluctuations
Seasonally dry tropical forests (STDFs) are a main component of open seasonally dry areas in South America and their biogeography …
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Triple Helix as a Strategic Tool to Fast-Track Climate Change Adaptation in Rural Kenya: Case Study of Marsabit County
Abstract The lack of affordable, clean, and reliable energy in Africa’s rural areas forces people to resort to poor quality …
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Climate Change Adaptation Through Sustainable Water Resources Management in Kenya: Challenges and Opportunities
Abstract Water is the medium through which society experiences the most dramatic and direct manifestations of climate change. At the …
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Impact of Moisture Flux and Vertical Wind Shear on Forecasting Extreme Rainfall Events in Nigeria
Abstract This chapter investigates extreme rainfall events that caused flood during summer months of June–September 2010–2014. The aim is to …
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Risks of Indoor Overheating in Low-Cost Dwellings on the South African Lowveld
Abstract The South African Lowveld is a region of land that lies between 150 and 2000 m above sea level. …
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Climate Change Impact on Climate Extremes and Adaptation Strategies in the Vea Catchment, Ghana
Abstract Climate change impact on rainfall and temperature extreme indices in the Vea catchment was analyzed using observation and an …
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Climate Change Implications and Mitigation in a Hyperarid Country: A Case of Namibia
Abstract Namibia is the most arid country in sub-Saharan Africa characterized by the existence of two deserts, the Namib and …
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Biomass Burning Effects on the Climate over Southern West Africa During the Summer Monsoon
Abstract Biomass Burning (BB) aerosol has attracted considerable attention due to its detrimental effects on climate through its radiative properties. …
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Rainfall Variability and Quantity of Water Supply in Bamenda I, Northwest Region of Cameroon
Abstract Bamenda I municipality found in the humid tropic is endowed with a dense hydrological network which makes it a …
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Drawing on diverse knowledge systems to enhance local climate understanding in the southern Cape, South Africa
Ward, C. D., G. Cundill, G. F. Midgley, and A. Jarre. 2021. Drawing on diverse knowledge systems to enhance local …
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Reconciling Community Livelihood Needs and Biodiversity Conservation in Taita Hills Forests for Improved Livelihoods and Transformational Management of the Landscape
Abstract The fragmented forests of Taita Hills form an exceptional multi-functional socio-ecological production landscape with outstanding diversity of flora and …
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Green Technology Approaches to Solid Waste Management in the Developing Economies
Abstract The severity of extreme weather and climate change impacts around the world has been a public health concern in …
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Ecological and health risk assessment of potentially toxic elements in Ewaso Nyiro River surface water, Kenya
Abstract Ewaso Nyiro basin covers an area of about 210,226 km2, 36.3%, of Kenya drainage area and bears 5.8% of …
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Potential Dust Induced Changes on the Seasonal Variability of Temperature Extremes Over the Sahel: A Regional Climate Modeling Study
The aim of this study is to simulate the impact of mineral dust emissions from the Sahel–Saharan zone on temperature …