Public Health Issues

Public Health Issues: FRACKING FOIBLES : Fracking Foibles Fracking is simply a stimulation process whereby fluids are forced into an oil formation surrounding a well bore....

Fracking Foibles Fracking is simply a stimulation process whereby fluids are forced into an oil formation surrounding a well bore. When this forced fluid gets to measured fractured inclination the rock divides and the fluid continues its journey. Usually, pressurized water, sand and some chemicals are pumped into shale rock formations to disengage and released gagged natural gas. This process was first used in Hugoton, Kansas. Since then it has had names like fracturing, fracking and, or hydraulic fracturing. This drilling method has had some environmental downsides. Environmentalist claim that fracking pollutes rivers and waters, produces flammable water, exudes radiation and even change quiet farmlands into boisterous industrial locations. Complaints of breathing-related problems, nauseated feelings, cancer and headaches have been noted by those living in communities where this drilling process takes place. These pose a problem to the health of the population or commu...

Waste Management and Incineration: The Nigerian Experience In developing countries, the management of waste remains a colossal challenge 1 . Measurable attention has not been paid to this 21 st century multi-faceted quandary in a promising country like Nigeria. Bottlenecks like proper institutional arrangement, insufficient financial resources, absence of bylaws and standards, inflexible work schedules, insufficient information on quantity and composition of waste, and inappropriate technology 1 have continued to rear its anti-photogenic head. Issues like lack of statistical records, embezzlement of allocations and corrupt practices, dishonesty of agencies and contractors, government lipstick approach, unenthusiastic private sector involvement adds to the laxity in handling waste management in Nigeria. Collection of waste and disposing of it and other elements in-between is a process that needs urgent attention. However, efforts at addressing this issue to meet global best pra...