Artisanal petroleum refining (APR) is often the use of rudimentary equipment to process
crude oil into different products. APR is rampant in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria and is …

There are interactions and feedbacks between air pollution as a driver of environmental
change, climate change, and overall ecosystem health. Air pollution is a major …

The increasing rate of unregulated emissions of particulate matters from different sources in
Nigeria is of great concern. This study therefore focused on monitoring particulate matters …

Background Artisanal petroleum refining operations have been known to produce a
significant volume of air pollutants. The highest concentration of pollutants is generated …

Air pollution regularly releases unpleasant odors, particles, and harmful gases into the
environment. Depending on the type of pollutant and its concentration, the effect could be …

Abstract The Niger Delta region, a crucial hub for Nigeria's petroleum resources, encounters
significant socio-economic and environmental challenges stemming from both government …

An assessment of geophagic clays consumed by adults and children in Calabar and Okon-
Eket areas of southeastern Nigeria was done in order to evaluate possible toxicity of …

The increasing rate of particulate matter pollution in Niger-Delta region of Nigeria due to
artisanal crude oil refining and other unregulated emission activities is of great concern. This …

High emission factor of identified air pollutants from the artisanal petroleum refineries in the
Niger Delta region may be key to the degrading air quality of the region. This study …

Artisanal crude oil refining is an illegal operation thriving in the oil-rich Niger Delta region of
Nigeria, and their activities are known to cause serious air pollution, evident by incidences of …