Generation of solid waste in large quantities and their improper disposal associated with the accelerated economic and technological advancement and population growth have raised growing concerns throughout the world ...

The livelihood of the coastal communities is mostly dependent upon the natural coastal resources. Questionnaire based field surveys were carried out focusing on the communities in two coastal towns on the west coast of ...

The land disposal of sewage sludge generated from industrial waste water treatment plants is a major environmental concern as the sludge has been contaminated with heavy metals. Hence, immobilization of such metals prior ...