The response of two dominant coniferous species (Picea obovata Ledeb. and Pinus sylvestris L.) of eastEuropean taiga to industrial pollution in the impact zone of the Severonickel metallurgical combine (Murmansk Region, Kola Peninsula) was investigated. The water deficit of the needles and shoots described by shoot water potential ( ) was used as indicator of the pollution level in the area. Th...

It has always been an important research objective to improve prediction accuracy with limited data. The Grey Model is a typical example in forecasting industrial water c onsumption with a small amount of data. As to the basic grey forecasting models, the prediction accuracy can still be improved. So this paper proposed an improved new information and equal dimensional grey model. The industria...

background: water resource management is a strategic issue in qom city. water scarcity is one of the most critical concerns of industrial estates. this study aimed to evaluate wastewater management in the shokuhieh industrial park of qom province in 2013. methods: this is a descriptive cross-sectional study done by visiting the industrial units in person, completing questionnaires and analyzing...

a r t i c l e i n f o This paper investigates the effect of governance on levels of water pollution for all industrial activities as well as by some specific industry category in a sample of OECD economies. Using an institutional ecological economic conceptual framework, the effects of several measures of governance are empirically examined. Our findings reveal that the rule of law, regulatory ...

The industrial discharge carries significant level of contaminants to the surface water and ground water. Whereas quality freshwater is very vital because highly use by human for drinking, bathing, agriculture other needs. presence from industries within may reduce yield crops growth plants; it also harmful aquatic living organisms, alters quality. Industrial pollution one major factors causing...

River Hindon is an important river catering the demand of highly populated rural and industrial cluster of western Uttar Pradesh, India. Water quality of river Hindon is deteriorating at an alarming rate due to various industrial, municipal and agricultural activities. The present study aimed at identifying the pollution sources and quantifying the degree to which these sources are responsible ...

Non-native aquatic species can be introduced in new areas through emptying of the ballast tanks, with a high impact on health, economy and environment. This is considered by the International Maritime Organization (IMO): (i) in 2004, the IMO adopted the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments (BMW Convention) in orde...

The paper discusses different case studies prepared in the last ten years in Pakistan on the subject of ‘industrial pollution and impacts on ecological setting’. On the basis of this discussion paper draws inferences, and extrapolates them under different alternatives to stipulate their implications for ‘Shaping the Sustainable Millennium’ for Pakistan and lessons learnt for other developing co...