Assessing the quality and heavy metal contamination of soil in tea gardens around Magurchara gas blowout in Bangladesh using multivariate and soil quality index methods

Alam, Mohammad  Sadman; Akter, Shetu; Shemul, Shahnaj; Chowdhury, Tayabur Rashid; Ara, Sabrin

doi:10.1016/j.hazadv.2022.100127

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“…The city is linked by road, rail, and air to the different cities of Bangladesh and the Indian states of Assam and Meghalaya (Nath et al 2022). Furthermore, it is one of the most economically significant cities in Bangladesh, behind Dhaka and Chittagong, and is also well known for its cane products, including tea, fertilizer, and liquefied petroleum (propane) gas (Alam et al 2022). There are also various cottage enterprises, such as mat weaving and bamboo work.…”

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“…Researchers should consider the experience of the participants aligning with the objectives of the research before including them as samples in the relevant study ). The survey questionnaire was designed focusing on different aspects such as challenges faced by slum dwellers during COVID-19, the impact of economic loss on their Furthermore, it is one of the most economically significant cities in Bangladesh, behind Dhaka and Chittagong, and is also well known for its cane products, including tea, fertilizer, and liquefied petroleum (propane) gas (Alam et al 2022). There are also various cottage enterprises, such as mat weaving and bamboo work.…”

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Satisfaction Level of Slum Dwellers with the Assistance of the City Corporation during COVID-19: The Bangladesh Context

Seddiky,

Madeha Chowdhury,

Ara

2023

Social Sciences

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The COVID-19 pandemic has affected Bangladesh’s economic and social well-being in many ways. Slum dwellers, including day laborers, rickshaw pullers, CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) drivers, housemaids, hawkers, and street vendors, were the worst victims of this pandemic. Besides the voluntary organizations, the City Corporation (urban local government), instructed by the central government, took the initiative to distribute necessary food as well as financial assistance to the city dwellers to survive during the lockdown. The objective of this study is to identify the satisfaction level of slum dwellers with the assistance received from the City Corporation and obtain an idea of whether these supports were enough for them to maintain their livelihood. This is a mixed method research consisting of both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Researchers conducted a field survey in Sylhet City Corporation, in the northeastern part of Bangladesh, and collected primary data from one hundred and fifty-five respondents through a structured questionnaire along with an interview (semi-structured) schedule. Samples were selected by applying a multistage sampling technique. Researchers analyzed quantitative data using SPSS software and qualitative data using the thematic analysis method. Study findings reveal that nepotism, patron–client relation, corruption, unequal treatment, management flaws, low level of community engagement, political consideration, and lack of monitoring were the major issues in providing effective service delivery to slum dwellers during COVID-19. Citizen participation, well coordination, proper monitoring, impersonality, and good governance are indispensable for dealing with any crisis.

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Satisfaction Level of Slum Dwellers with the Assistance of the City Corporation during COVID-19: The Bangladesh Context

Seddiky,

Madeha Chowdhury,

Ara

2023

Social Sciences

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“…A massive gas blow-out took place in the Chattak-2 (known as Magurchara) gas field at midnight on June 14, 1997, which caused severe damage to the environment, economy, and social life of Bangladesh (Alam et al, 2022). The blow-out started with a huge explosion; rail lines adjacent to the gas field were closed for five months.…”

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Sustainability Assessment of Economic and Environmental Impacts: A Critical Systems Thinking Approach to Tackle Complex Environmental Challenges

Khanaum,

Hossain

2023

IJMRA

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Complex and interconnected vicious cycles of problems such as climate change, epidemics, poverty, and pollution create wicked environmental challenges. These transcend both conceptual and spatial boundaries, presenting a formidable challenge to contemporary society. Recognizing the diverse perspectives held by different quality individuals, this paper explores the necessity of involving key stakeholders in decision-making processes to effectively address these challenges. However, the exclusion of stakeholders from power-sharing mechanisms within existing social systems is a significant impediment. To address these multifaceted issues, an additional focus on emancipatory commitment and methodologies is required. One approach that holds promise in this regard is Ulrich's critical systems heuristics, a critical systems methodology that provides practical tools for achieving the goal. Through a comprehensive case analysis of a gas blow-out tragedy, this paper explores the application of critical systems heuristics and underscores the importance of extending its use beyond planning situations to encompass a critical evaluation of existing institutions. Introducing the contextual background of the mishap, it explores the extensive social, economic, political, and environmental consequences resulting from the incident. It highlights the fundamental cause of the wicked problem and employs the critical systems approach as a prospective tool to augment accountability and involve stakeholders in overcoming such wicked socio-environmental challenges.

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“…002-2013-MINAM (Minam 2014). Also, samples of soil that had not been changed by humans (called "native soil") (Alam et al 2022), were taken from each sampling area, for a total of 20 samples.…”

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Evaluation of the content of metals and contamination indices generated by environmental liabilities, in Tacna, Peru

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choque

Mamani

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Abandoned mines are environmental liabilities with a high potential for contamination of rivers, soils, and entire ecosystems, which constitutes a threat to wildlife, flora, and fauna, in addition to socio-environmental, economic, and human health risks. The objective of this study was to determine the degree of contamination of 5 abandoned mines to evaluate their potential environmental and social impact. The presence and concentration of arsenic, barium, cadmium, lead, chromium, mercury, and free cyanide by mass spectrometry, and hexavalent chromium by ion chromatography. The environmental indices of geoaccumulation, contamination factor, and contamination load were used to evaluate the level of contamination for each area. The results showed high contamination with a high content of arsenic (2,046 mg Kg− 1), cadmium (650 mg Kg− 1), lead (26,131 mg Kg− 1), free cyanide (92 mg Kg− 1), mercury (26.4 mg Kg− 1) above the established maximum limits, not detecting the presence of hexavalent chromium (0.03 mg Kg− 1). In Peru, there are many abandoned mines, so it is a latent danger of an environmental disaster. Therefore, it is essential to assess heavy metal contamination together with environmental risks, to establish efficient mitigation measures.

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Assessing the quality and heavy metal contamination of soil in tea gardens around Magurchara gas blowout in Bangladesh using multivariate and soil quality index methods

Cited by 12 publications

References 25 publications

Satisfaction Level of Slum Dwellers with the Assistance of the City Corporation during COVID-19: The Bangladesh Context

Satisfaction Level of Slum Dwellers with the Assistance of the City Corporation during COVID-19: The Bangladesh Context

Sustainability Assessment of Economic and Environmental Impacts: A Critical Systems Thinking Approach to Tackle Complex Environmental Challenges

Evaluation of the content of metals and contamination indices generated by environmental liabilities, in Tacna, Peru

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