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Kristen B. Crossney - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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The changing face of public concern about Pollution in the United States: A case study of New Jersey
The Environmentalist, 2006Co-Authors: Michael Greenberg, Kristen B. CrossneyAbstract:National surveys and a survey conducted by the authors in March and April 2004 revealed that the public’s concerns about air, water and Land Pollution have declined during the last four years in the United States and more specifically in the State of New Jersey. In New Jersey Pollution remains a major concern of most residents, even during a period of a war, anxiety about terrorism and the economy. Those most anxious about Pollution do not believe that government is doing enough to protect the environment, want to maintain current environmental laws, and are worried about the future. Disproportionately they are African and White Americans, middle income, and college graduates, in other words, part of the American mainstream.
Ashok Pandey - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Bioremediation of oily sludge polluted soil employing a novel strain of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and phytotoxicity of petroleum hydrocarbons for seed germination.
The Science of the total environment, 2020Co-Authors: Sunita Varjani, Vivek N. Upasani, Ashok PandeyAbstract:Abstract Agricultural Land Pollution is key a problem globally, which is linked with growth of industries. Petroleum industrial sector is one of the major industrial sectors and the activities of petroleum industry lead to the agricultural Land Pollution. Oily sludge is a type of solid and hazardous waste generated from petroleum industrial activities. Hence, there is an urgent need to find remediation methods of the oily sludge contaminated agricultural Land. Thus, the aim of this work was to study bioremediation of oily sludge polluted soil employing a novel strain of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and evaluation of phytotoxicity on germination of Vigna radiata seed in pots. Five different approaches were adopted for the bioremediation studies, which included Bioaugmentation + Biostimulation, bioaugmentation, biostimulation, natural attenuation and abiotic factors. Simultaneous application of P. aeruginosa NCIM 5514 and nutrients in microcosm showed 92.97 ± 0.92% decrease in oily sludge with good hydrocarbon utilizing bacterial count and decreased nutrient level in 56 days. Pot experiments on seed germination of mung beans (Vigna radiata) seeds was performed by pot experiments. 80.95% germination in five days in treated soil. From the results it was concluded that simultaneous use of oily sludge degraders and nutrient supplement could revive seed germination ability of oily sludge polluted soil effectively. This is first report of comparing five techniques to bioremediate oily sludge polluted soil using Pseudomonas aeruginosa, followed by pot study using V. radiata seeds, showing that P. aeruginosa can be an efficient bioremediation agent and can be effectively used for remediation of oily sludge contaminated soil.
E. Senior - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Bioremediation: A practical solution to Land Pollution
Clean Technology and the Environment, 1995Co-Authors: Z. M. Lees, E. SeniorAbstract:The production and subsequent storage or transportation of hazardous materials are integral parts of our economy. Consequently, there is an enormous variety of synthetic organic chemicals (xenobiotics) which enter our environment by way of leakages or spillages from pipes and tanks; deposition of airborne emissions; storage and disposal of raw materials or unwanted wastes and residues (for example, sludge lagoons, mixed Landfills, slag areas, etc.); use of contaminated fill material; application of sewage or industrial sludge to Land; and spraying of pesticides. In most instances, these problems involve the contamination of soils and/or groundwater and may also involve the contamination of sediments either on-site or in nearby water bodies (i.e. drainways, rivers, lakes). Furthermore, point and non-point discharges of pollutants result in the contamination of sediments in natural surface water bodies. Although the majority of polluted sites have been identified in the United States, the European continent and the United Kingdom, few (if any) such records exist for most Third World countries where numerous uncontrolled waste disposal sites represent a critical problem. In addition, there are untold numbers of operating industries, as well as commercial, residential and agricultural Lands, with on-site contamination problems. Amelioration is thus a daunting and often expensive challenge.
Michael Greenberg - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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The changing face of public concern about Pollution in the United States: A case study of New Jersey
The Environmentalist, 2006Co-Authors: Michael Greenberg, Kristen B. CrossneyAbstract:National surveys and a survey conducted by the authors in March and April 2004 revealed that the public’s concerns about air, water and Land Pollution have declined during the last four years in the United States and more specifically in the State of New Jersey. In New Jersey Pollution remains a major concern of most residents, even during a period of a war, anxiety about terrorism and the economy. Those most anxious about Pollution do not believe that government is doing enough to protect the environment, want to maintain current environmental laws, and are worried about the future. Disproportionately they are African and White Americans, middle income, and college graduates, in other words, part of the American mainstream.
Sunita Varjani - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Bioremediation of oily sludge polluted soil employing a novel strain of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and phytotoxicity of petroleum hydrocarbons for seed germination.
The Science of the total environment, 2020Co-Authors: Sunita Varjani, Vivek N. Upasani, Ashok PandeyAbstract:Abstract Agricultural Land Pollution is key a problem globally, which is linked with growth of industries. Petroleum industrial sector is one of the major industrial sectors and the activities of petroleum industry lead to the agricultural Land Pollution. Oily sludge is a type of solid and hazardous waste generated from petroleum industrial activities. Hence, there is an urgent need to find remediation methods of the oily sludge contaminated agricultural Land. Thus, the aim of this work was to study bioremediation of oily sludge polluted soil employing a novel strain of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and evaluation of phytotoxicity on germination of Vigna radiata seed in pots. Five different approaches were adopted for the bioremediation studies, which included Bioaugmentation + Biostimulation, bioaugmentation, biostimulation, natural attenuation and abiotic factors. Simultaneous application of P. aeruginosa NCIM 5514 and nutrients in microcosm showed 92.97 ± 0.92% decrease in oily sludge with good hydrocarbon utilizing bacterial count and decreased nutrient level in 56 days. Pot experiments on seed germination of mung beans (Vigna radiata) seeds was performed by pot experiments. 80.95% germination in five days in treated soil. From the results it was concluded that simultaneous use of oily sludge degraders and nutrient supplement could revive seed germination ability of oily sludge polluted soil effectively. This is first report of comparing five techniques to bioremediate oily sludge polluted soil using Pseudomonas aeruginosa, followed by pot study using V. radiata seeds, showing that P. aeruginosa can be an efficient bioremediation agent and can be effectively used for remediation of oily sludge contaminated soil.
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Soil Microcosm Study for Bioremediation by a Crude Oil Degrading Pseudomonas aeruginosa NCIM 5514
Journal of Environmental Engineering, 2020Co-Authors: Sunita Varjani, Vivek N. UpasaniAbstract:AbstractAgricultural Land Pollution is a big threat globally, which is associated with petroleum industry activities. Hence, the exploration of remedial methods for the treatment of polluted agricu...
