The Environmental Impact of Pipeline Vandalism - A Challenge to Biodiversity in Portharcourt Area of Rivers State, Nigeria

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dc.contributor.authorSanusi, Aishatu
dc.contributor.authorOnovo, Josiah Chukwudi
dc.contributor.authorIsa, Hauwa'u
dc.date.accessioned2023-12-14T08:02:21Z
dc.date.available2023-12-14T08:02:21Z
dc.date.issued2023-02-20
dc.description.abstract-A study was undertaken between March and November, 2015 in Portharcourt area of Rivers State, Nigeria to determine the effects of pipeline vandalism on the biodiversity in the region. The presence of potential energy from oil, made Portharcourt to become one of Nigeria’s most important industrial cities. The environmental problems as a result of oil spillage mostly caused by pipeline vandalism in Portharcourt area include freshwater pollution, air pollution, chemical pollution, soil and land pollution, unsustainable agricultural practice such as fish farming, biodiversity depletion, habitat and ecological systems loss and insecurity. Data were collected through the use of applicable sampling techniques. Results revealed that constant oil spills from these pipelines constituted health hazards for both the people and the environment. Involvement of the host communities in the processes that guarantee the safety of oil installations and best practice for prudent pipeline management in Portharcourt, River State and the country at large are hereby recommended.en_US
dc.identifier.citationSanusi, A. et al (2023)The Environmental Impact of Pipeline Vandalism - A Challenge to Biodiversity in Portharcourt Area of Rivers State, Nigeriaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://keffi.nsuk.edu.ng/handle/20.500.14448/6161
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherDepartment of Plant Science and Biotechnology, Nasarawa State University, Keffi.en_US
dc.subjectBiodiversity, oil spills, pipeline vandalism, Portharcourten_US
dc.titleThe Environmental Impact of Pipeline Vandalism - A Challenge to Biodiversity in Portharcourt Area of Rivers State, Nigeriaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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