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Corrosion is defined as an attack on a material as a result of chemical, frequently electrochemical reaction, with the surrounding medium. According to this definition, the term corrosion can be applied to all materials, including non-metals. But in practice, the word corrosion is mainly used in Conjunction with metallic materials. Why do metals corrode? Apart … Read more
Mycoremediation: Harnessing the Power of Fungi for Environmental Cleanup Introduction The world faces a growing environmental crisis, with pollution, contamination, and degradation threatening ecosystems and human health. As we search for sustainable solutions, a fascinating and powerful ally emerges: fungi. Mycoremediation, the use of fungi to remediate environmental pollutants, is gaining significant attention as a … Read more
Impact of mining on forest and Environment Mining activities, including prospecting, exploration, construction, operation, maintenance, expansion, abandonment, decommissioning and re-purposing of a mine can impact social and environmental systems in a range of positive and negative, and direct and indirect ways. Mining can yield a range of benefits to societies, but it may also cause … Read more
Code Of Conduct Civil servants have special obligations because they are responsible for managing Resources entrusted to them by the community, because they provide and deliver Services to the community and because they take important decisions that aff ect all aspects of a community’s life. Th ecommunity has a right to expect that the civil … Read more
Mycoremediation is a process that uses fungi to clean up environmental contamination. Fungi are naturally occurring organisms that have the ability to break down and absorb pollutants, making them ideal for use in environmental remediation. Mycoremediation can be used to treat a variety of contaminants, including heavy metals, pesticides, and petroleum hydrocarbons. Fungi can also … Read more