Browsing by Subject "Environment"
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The accountability of lending institutions for environmental damage under the lender liability principle
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)The environment as we know it today may not be the same for the next generations if this generation does not take positive steps to ensure its protection. This is simply to say that the fate of future generations lies on ... -
Are large-scale dams environmentally detrimental? Life-cycle environmental consequences of mega-hydropower plants in Myanmar
(Springer, 2020)Purpose Rivers control biophysical processes that underpin essential ecosystem services. Myanmar’s rivers provide great opportunities for increasing energy supply at low costs from hydropower plants and make important ... -
Artisanal small-scale mining: Potential ecological disaster in Mzingwane District, Zimbabwe
(AOSIS Publishing, 2015)Artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) has devastating impacts on the environment, such as deforestation, over-stripping of overburden, burning of bushes and use of harmful chemicals like mercury. These environmental impacts ... -
Assessing the ecosystem support function of South African coal mining soil environments using earthworm (Eisenia andrei) bioassays
(Elsevier, 2021)Anthropogenic disturbances of soil environments predispose loss of soil ecosystem functions, including its habitat support function. In this study, the potential ecosystem support and habitat functions of soils from ... -
Associations between specific ApoE genetic variants and their interactions with environmental factors in relation to the lipid profile of black South Africans
(2014)Introduction: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of global mortality and its prevalence is increasing among black South Africans in spite of their favourable lipid profile. Apolipoprotein E (ApoE) is a ... -
Attitudes towards environmental issues: a case of Bophelong Township
(The Social Sciences Research Society (SOSRES), 2013)This paper examines the attitudes that the households of Bophelong Township have towards environmental issues in their area. Focus was placed on issues pertaining to air pollution and littering in the Township. The study ... -
Attitudes towards environmental issues: a case of Bophelong Township
(The Social Sciences Research Society (SOSRES), 2013)This paper examines the attitudes that the households of Bophelong Township have towards environmental issues in their area. Focus was placed on issues pertaining to air pollution and littering in the Township. The study ... -
Bakgomong: The Babirwa’s transboundary pastoralist identity and social change in late 19th century Botswana
(School for Basic Sciences, Vaal Triangle Campus, North-West University, 2016)To follow is a critical narrative on the intersection between identity production and transformations in the indigenous herding systems of the Babirwa of pre-colonial Botswana. The production of the Babirwa’s ... -
The "beautification of schools" campaign as an environmental management tool
(North-West University, 2004)The aim of this study was to evaluate the "beautification of schools" programme as an environmental management tool with a view to facilitating the improvement thereof wherever necessary. An in-depth literature review on ... -
Die belewing van stres en die gebruik van cope-vaardighede deur departementshoofde van skole : riglyne vir ondersteuning
(North-West University, 2006)An investigation into stress experience and the use of coping skills by departemental heads of schools: guidelines for support. Stress occurs when one's perception of demands exceeds his perception of his abilities to meet ...
