Investigating Geospatial Patterns in the Location of Toxic Waste Facilities to Determine Environmental Equity: A Case Study

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie K. Gibbons ◽  
Anya Z. Butt
Keyword(s):  
Toxic Waste ◽  
Environmental Equity

Pre-treatment and elimination systems of toxic industrial waste and sludges. The case study of the department of Attika

1997 ◽  
Vol 36 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 91-100
Author(s):  
C. Malliaros ◽  
A. Guitonas
Keyword(s):  
Liquid Waste ◽  
Public Works ◽  
Toxic Waste ◽  
Alternative Methods ◽  
Toxic Substances ◽  
Pre Treatment ◽  
Evaluation Of Data ◽  
Methods Of Treatment

In the departments of Attika and Viotia there are about 1,100 industries. The total amount of produced waste from the above mentioned branches is 20 × 106 t/year, 600,000t of which contain toxic substances. By contract from October 1st, 1992 between the Ministry of the Environment, Regional Planning and Public Works and three collaborating offices (among them the office of C. Malliaros) has been assigned to the latter, the realisation of a study of the management of toxic waste (liquid) and sludges, in the Departments of Attika and Viotia. The study presented in this paper investigates the following: - collection and evaluation of data and estimation of the hydraulic and pollution loads - classification of industries according to sewage facilities - further possibilities for changes of improvements in the production process of the industrial branches for the reduction of pollution and representation of these industries on maps - proposals for the collection and transport of the liquid toxic waste and sludges - pre-treatment at the source and disposal of the liquid waste and sludges - presentation of administrative and legislative regulations - forming a policy for the management and monitoring of this waste - technical and financial evaluation and investigation of the alternative methods of treatment - suggestions for the development of the area concerning the activities and the expenses at various levels.

scholarly journals Environmental Equity through Negotiation: A Case Study on Urban Landfills and the Roma Community

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 591 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruxandra Petrescu-Mag ◽  
Dacinia Petrescu ◽  
Ioan Oroian ◽  
Ovidiu Safirescu ◽  
Nicoleta Bican-Brișan
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Equity

scholarly journals Geophysical assessment of illegally buried toxic waste for a legal enquiry: A case study in Northern Ireland (UK)

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 239-252 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alastair Ruffell ◽  
Jamie K. Pringle ◽  
Conor Graham ◽  
Mike Langton ◽  
Glenda M. Jones
Keyword(s):  
Northern Ireland ◽  
Toxic Waste

The response of public authorities to a local emergency: the Demerara Road incident*

1998 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-62
Author(s):  
David F. Brown ◽  
Timothy Mooleedhar
Keyword(s):  
Trinidad And Tobago ◽  
Emergency Response ◽  
Emergency Situation ◽  
Toxic Waste ◽  
Government Agencies ◽  
Public Authorities ◽  
Strategic Approach ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Settlement Policy

The fact that public health, environment and settlement issues are inevitably linked is especially obvious when an emergency situation occurs. At these times a wide range of government agencies may be called upon to collaborate on providing both emergency response and ensuring that the situation does not re-occur. The effectiveness of public authorities in rising to the occasion often reflects the administrative structure and operational mentality of each organisation. This case study traces the response of public authorities in Trinidad and Tobago to the discovery that the vast majority of residents in a squatter settlement, known as Demerara Road, had been subjected to lead poisoning due to the use of toxic waste as landfill. While initially the issue was treated as a health problem, the medical authorities soon realised that the matter would have to be dealt with as a settlement and land pollution issue. As the perception of the solution to the problem moved from immediate health care to evacuation, permanent resettlement and land decontamination, many other ministries, and the Cabinet itself, became involved. Time also played a role. Currently, more than four years after the discovery of the poisoning, both the residents and the contaminated soil are still in place at Demerara Road. This paper examines the role that various agencies played in resolving the problem. Special attention is given to differences in the way the issue was perceived and the mandate, resources, strategies and apparent values of key agencies. Conclusions are presented concerning the need for a strategic approach to emergency response, the need for balanced, specialised agencies that are linked through effective communication and co-ordination, and supported by appropriate environmental and settlement policy.

scholarly journals Challenges Associated with Running a Green Business in India and Other Developing Countries

2019 ◽  
pp. 35-47
Author(s):  
Sujaya H ◽  
Meghana Salins ◽  
P. S. Aithal
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Developing Economies ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Toxic Waste ◽  
Green Growth ◽  
Developed Economies ◽  
Green Business

Running a green business in India and other developing economies is indeed a challenging job for the producers involved in this business. In a green business environment, the company may re-design the product attributes since the usage of the harmful chemical may be prevented and scarce resources may not be exploited. The main objective of this case study is to assess the factors that are associated with running a green business in India and other developing economies. This case study also highlights the issues related to the green business. This case study is developed by using secondary data to assess the factors that influence green business. The secondary data was obtained from another exhaustive literature review of journals and internet sources. The developing economies strive hard to achieve green business since it has been a necessity for these countries to depend on natural resources. The important aspect here is developing countries depend on both the economic and social factors which have a major impact on environmental factors. Moreover, developing countries are mainly dependent on natural resources for their potential and growth so as to give stiff competition for the developed economies in a global market. In addition, many developing economies face challenges basically related to power, water, ecological problems, social and economic problems and also problems related to weather and climate change. The challenges associated with green business also depends on cost analysis, where it is quite expensive for a poor and developing economy to reach the initial cost too since the usage of basic technology is lacking. Moreover, the treatment for wastewater, water resource management, treatment for disposal of effluents and toxic waste are not successfully utilized. The developed economies need to import modern technology and technical knowledge from other countries because of the lack of their own technology and technical skills. Now a day’s many countries have the knowledge of green growth which thereby helps to improve the economic standards of the countries. The government has to take certain measures such as the provision of subsidies which may support the challenges of green growth and development. The short-term subsidies may not benefit more since it may hamper the production and demand by raising the price and cost. But as for the long term is considered these reforms may provide more effectiveness in productivity and thereby lead to changes in technologies.

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