Qualitative Environmental diagnosis in the “dumpsite” of city Pombal, Paraíba
Journal Title: Revista Verde de Agroecologia e Desenvolvimento Sustentável - Year 2017, Vol 12, Issue 1
Abstract
Environmentally inadequate disposal of municipal solid waste causes many negative impacts on the environment, especially in the environmental components: soil, water and atmospheric air. Then, for these adverse effects were identified, it is necessary to know the characteristics of the environment in the area in question. This study aims to develop a qualitative environmental diagnosis of the physical, biotic and anthropic environment of the dumpsite of Pombal in state of Paraíba, Brazil. The methodology used in the study was based on consultations in government agencies, bibliographic research, field visits and photo documentation. According to the results, it were noted the occurrence of a number of significant adverse environmental changes in the physical, biotic and anthropic environment, typical of solid waste disposal in "deposits" at openwork, which has resulted in a local environmental degradation and have caused social, health and ecological damage to the municipality.
Authors and Affiliations
Naiara Angelo Gomes, José Cleidimário Araújo Leite, Camilo Allyson Simões de Farias, Ana Paula Oliveira Silva, Fernanda Carolina Monteiro Ismael
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- DOI 10.18378/rvads.v12i1.4560
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