Inadequately Treated Wastewater as a Source of Human Enteric Viruses in the Environment
A Water and Marine Sustainability Month Feature Article Anthony I. Okoh, Thulani Sibanda and Siyabulela S. Gusha (Applied and Environmental Microbiology Research Group (AEMREG), Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, University of Fort Hare) have published a paper titled “Inadequately Treated Wastewater as a Source of Human Enteric Viruses in the Environment”, the summary of which … Read more
Construction of an Environmentally Sustainable Development on a Modified Coastal Sand Mined and Landfill Site—Part 2. Re-Establishing the Natural Ecosystems on the Reconstructed Beach Dunes
A Water and Marine Sustainability Month Feature Article Anne Marie Clements, Appollonia Simmonds (Anne Clements and Associates) and the co-authors listed in the citation have published an excellent paper focusing on the re-establishment of natural ecosystems on reconstructed beach dunes in a former sand-mining and landfill location. The abstract/introduction to this good paper reads: Mimicking … Read more
Discourses of Consumption in US-American Culture
Rita Turner of the Language, Literacy, and Culture Program, University of Maryland, has published an outstanding analytical article titled „Discourses of Consumption in US-American Culture.“ The abstract to this recommended work reads: This paper explores varieties and examples of discourses of consumption, focusing primarily on US-American cultural discourses. The international community has in recent years … Read more
Participation and Sustainable Management of Coastal Lagoon Ecosystems: The Case of the Fosu Lagoon in Ghana
A Water and Marine Sustainability Month Feature Article Frederick A. Armah, David O. Yawson, Alex N.M. Pappoe and Ernest K.A. Afrifa (University of Cape Coast) have published a paper titled “Participation and Sustainable Management of Coastal Lagoon Ecosystems: The Case of the Fosu Lagoon in Ghana.” The abstract of this good analysis follows: Participation as … Read more
Radioactivity in Oily Sludge and Produced Waste Water from Oil: Environmental Concerns and Potential Remedial Measures
Avin E. Pillay (Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi), Fadhil M. Salih (Sultan Qaboos University) and Muthana I. Maleek (College of Science, University of Wasit) have completed a paper on a rarely focused on environmental impact of oil production – radioactive sludge contamination. The abstract to their paper is: Produced water separated from oil is usually returned … Read more
Energy Recovery from Wastewater Treatment Plants in the United States: A Case Study
A Water and Marine Sustainability Month Feature Article Ashlynn S. Stillwell (University of Texas at Austin ), David C. Hoppock (Duke University) and Michael E. Webber (University of Texas at Austin) have published a paper highlighting the potential for energy recovery from wastewater treatment plants through the optimization of collection and use of biosolids and … Read more
Sustainable Technologies and Social Costs for Eliminating Contamination of an Aquifer
Mario Schirmer (Eawag, Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology) and Horst Niemes (Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research-UFZ) have issued a paper titled Sustainable Technologies and Social Costs for Eliminating Contamination of an Aquifer.” This paper is a focus article in our Water and Marine Sustainability Month series. This case study deals with long-term … Read more
Estimating Green Water Footprints in a Temperate Environment
Tim Hess of Cranfield University published an excellent article titled „Estimating Green Water Footprints in a Temperate Environment.“ The abstract reads: The “green” water footprint (GWF) of a product is often considered less important than the “blue” water footprint (BWF) as “green” water generally has a low, or even negligible, opportunity cost. However, when … Read more
News: Europarliament calls for biowaste directive and mandatory separate collection
Strasbourg, 6th July 2010. The EU needs a specific bio-waste directive, as this could generate major economic and environmental benefits, the European Parliament believes. Compulsory separate collection and recycling of bio-waste should be a central plank of the legislation, say MEPs in a resolution adopted on Tuesday. Every year, between 118 and 138 million tons … Read more
Water and Marine Sustainability Month
In July we will focus on the sustainable use of water and marine resources, including: conservation, hydrological restoration, ground water, oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, aquifers and sustainable use of marine resources / sustainable fishing. Each week in July we will be reviewing, presenting and highlighting content in these areas, both with new content and existing … Read more
