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Showing 1 to 20 of 117 for “"550 - Earth Sciences"”.
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Assessment of Natural Resources Management in Zanzibar:A Case of Forest Resource in North Pemba
The study focus was to investigate the factors contributing to the mismanagement of forest resources in North Pemba as relating to Zanzibar Environmental Policy. This study was conducted in Micheweni, Kiuyu Maziwang’ombe, Konde and Mapofu wards in Micheweni district and Mchangamdogo, Mtambwe, …
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Assessment of Waste Battery Management in Peri-Urban Settlement, Case Study of Kigamboni/ Temeke District
This study assessed the Waste Batteries Management in Peri-Urban Settlement, Case study Kigamboni/Temeke District. Specifically the study was done at Kisalawe II ward, Tumaini and Kichangani Mtaa jurisdiction area. A total of 57 respondents from Tumaini and Kichangani Mtaa as well as officials from …
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The Impact of Climate Change on Rural Livelihoods in the North Nguu Mountains in Kilindi District, Tanzania
This study was set to investigate the impact of climate change on rural livelihoods in the North Nguu Mountains in Kilindi District, Tanzania. Objectives of the study were to assess people’s perceptions on the relationship between climate change and livelihoods; to analyze the influence of climate …
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Assessment of Environmental Awareness, Sensitivity and Concerns of local communities towards natural Resources Conservation Surrounding Ngorongoro Forest Reserve
Awareness of local people who live in or adjacent conservation areas are of vital significance in determining the conservation of natural resources. This is because local people are the stewards of resources found near or within the areas they live. The important thing is that, awareness does …
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Community Perception on Climate change and its adaptation Strategies at Nachingwea District – Lindi Region
The study assessed farmer‘s perception on impact of climate change and its adaptation strategies at Nachingwea District in five divisions Namambo, Ruponda, Lionja, Naipanga and Mbondo. Data were collected by using structured interview schedule administered on 260 Households randomly selected from …
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The Influence of Livestock grazing on Plant Species Diversity and Distribution at Kiranjeranje Ward-Kilwa District
The relationship between environmental variables and plant species Diversity and distribution in Kiranjeranje ward was studied using multivariate gradient analysis. Vegetation data were collected in 30 established plots using the stratified random sampling method. For each plot established …
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Land use Activities in Protected Areas and its Implications for Conservation: A Case Study of Maswa Game Reserve
Uncontrolled land uses near wildlife conservation areas present a greater challenge to biodiversity and reduce the size of protected areas something which will limit their ability to conserve biodiversity in this century. The present study was conducted in Maswa game reserve with the aim of …
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Assessment of Solid Waste Management in Small Towns: A Case of Himo Township, Moshi District
… using the Statistical Programme for the Social Sciences (SPSS) revealed that, SW was dominated by plastic and polythene bags by 24.4% and paper by 17.26%, and 65% of collection were household based. Phosphorus in all dumps and landfills were low, while Nitrogen level were elevated. This research …
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Prevention of Domestic Solid Waste that Cause Environmental Pollution at Bagara ward, In Babati Town District
The main objective of this dissertation is the elimination of domestic solid waste that leading environmental pollution. This is done so as to improve the environment sanitation within the community. The research methodology applied during the dissertation is both qualitative and quantitative …
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The Impacts of Climate Change on Food Security and Community Base Adaptation options: The Case of Magu District in Mwanza, Tanzania
This study assessed the impacts of climate change/variability on food security and documents community based adaptations. Three villages were selected representing three agro-ecological zones highlands, middle and lower lands. In each village, sample size of 5 percent of households was …
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Assessment of Environmental Interventions’ by Local Government Authorities on Quality of Environment Conservation in Three Selected Council of Dodoma Region, Tanzania
More specifically, the focus of the study was an assessment of environmental interventions by local government authorities on the quality of environment conservation in three selected councils of Dodoma Region. The study highlights some of conservation challenges, quality strategies and …
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Local Resources Mobilization Towards Sustainable Solid Waste Management in Tanzania: A Case of Kinondoni Municipality, Dar es Salaam City
This study dealt with Local Resources Mobilization towards Sustainable Solid Waste Management in Tanzania: A Case of Kinondoni Municipality, Dar es Salaam City. It was motivated by the fact that, regardless of various programmes which have been initiated in order to address the challenges of urban …
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The Impact of Population increase around Lake Babati
… amongst the most productive ecosystems of the Earth. Despite its potential in supporting people’s livelihood in Babati, Lake Babati is being converted into other land uses due to ever increasing population in town. This work evaluates the impacts of population increase around Lake Babati in …
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Consumption Levels of Fruits And Vegetables and their Relationship to Health and Wellbeing of Elderly People of Different Socio- Economic Background in Ilala District, Dar es Salaam
The purpose of this study was to determine the consumption levels of fruits and vegetables (fruits and vegetables) and their relationship to health and wellbeing of elderly people of different socio economic background in Ilala district, Dar es Salaam. The study was a cross-sectional descriptive …
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Effects of Water Pipe Burst on water quality and non revenue water in Arusha city: a case study of AUWSA
Chronic water losses have been the hallmark of Tanzania especially AUWSA water management over the decades. The rapid growth of Tanzanian cities including Arusha City, coupled with increased volumes of water for irrigated agriculture and industry, has meant that there is much less water to go …
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Assessment of the Quality of Domestic water in Kinondoni District, Dar es salaam, Tanzania
This study investigated the quality of domestic water obtained from the boreholes and water trucks used in Kimara, Mbezi and Mwananyamala wards in Kinondoni District, Dar es Salaam. Objectives were: (i) to determine levels of fecal and total coliform bacteria in domestic water supplied from private …
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Determination of Heavy Metal Concentration in Bottom Ash in the Medical Waste Incinerators: The Case Study of Dar es Salaam City
The use of medical waste incinerators appears to be rapidly expanding in developing countries including Tanzania. Nuisance arising from medical waste has received much attention but relatively less consideration has been given to bottom ash. This study focused on determination of heavy metal …
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Effectiveness of Neighbourhood Based Organizations in Solid Waste Management: The Case Study of Ilala Municipality, Dar es Salaam Region, Tanzania
… were performed in statistical package for social sciences (SPSS), version 17. Primary data were collected using questionnaires following stratified random sampling; secondary data were obtained from statistical records. The findings of the study in regard to the characterization of solid waste …
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Assessment of Solid Waste Management in Kinondoni Municipality
… analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 16.0. Findings indicates that high solid waste are generated from the following sources households 80% (1618.8 t/day), informal sector waste 16% (322.2 t/day), market waste 2% (40.5 t/day) and commercial waste 1% (30.4 …
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The Challenges of Promoting and Adopting Biogas Technology as Alternative Energy Source in Semi-Arid Areas of Tanzania: The Case of Kongwa and Bahi Districts of Dodoma Region
Biogas technology was introduced in central Tanzania as an alternative renewable source of energy following domestic energy crisis. Despite the biogas project being operational in Dodoma region since 1994, the technology adoption level has remained low and on the decreasing rate. The aim of this …
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