Spatial Assessment of the Perception of Environmental Pollution in Rivers State  

作　　者：Imiete Godspower Kpang Meelubari Berinua Tsaro Ozabor Famous Imiete Godspower;Kpang Meelubari Berinua Tsaro;Ozabor Famous(Centre for Disaster Risk Management and Development Studies, University of Port-Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria;Department of Geography and Environmental Management, University of Port-Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria;Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology, Dennis Osadebay University, Anwai Asaba, Nigeria)

机构地区：[1]Centre for Disaster Risk Management and Development Studies, University of Port-Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria [2]Department of Geography and Environmental Management, University of Port-Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria [3]Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology, Dennis Osadebay University, Anwai Asaba, Nigeria

出　　处：《Journal of Geoscience and Environment Protection》2023年第10期10-20,共11页地球科学和环境保护期刊（英文）

摘　　要：This study examines the perception of pollution in Rivers state, to find out the inhabitants opinion of how the government is handling pollution in the area. The study used the survey research design and primary data which were collected using copies of questionnaire were the main data used for the study. Data collected were presented using tables and statistical diagrams, while data analysis was achieved using the welch statistics. It was observed that 37.75% of the respondents suggested that the air quality in the area is very bad, suggesting that they were suffering as a result. The main sources of environmental pollution were petroleum refining (44.25%), illegal refining of petroleum products (52.75%) and fumes from vehicles (46%). Also noted was that vast majority of inhabitants (86.75%) were willing to partake in the cleaner environmental process, but they stated that the government was not forceful enough to achieve the pollution free environment in the area. The welch statistics identified that there was no statistically significant difference in the perception of polluted environment in the area at P > 0.05. The study as a result of the findings advocates partnership between government, individuals and NGOs to achieve cleaner and safer environment in the area.This study examines the perception of pollution in Rivers state, to find out the inhabitants opinion of how the government is handling pollution in the area. The study used the survey research design and primary data which were collected using copies of questionnaire were the main data used for the study. Data collected were presented using tables and statistical diagrams, while data analysis was achieved using the welch statistics. It was observed that 37.75% of the respondents suggested that the air quality in the area is very bad, suggesting that they were suffering as a result. The main sources of environmental pollution were petroleum refining (44.25%), illegal refining of petroleum products (52.75%) and fumes from vehicles (46%). Also noted was that vast majority of inhabitants (86.75%) were willing to partake in the cleaner environmental process, but they stated that the government was not forceful enough to achieve the pollution free environment in the area. The welch statistics identified that there was no statistically significant difference in the perception of polluted environment in the area at P > 0.05. The study as a result of the findings advocates partnership between government, individuals and NGOs to achieve cleaner and safer environment in the area.

关 键 词：Spatial POLLUTION AFRICA Rivers-State 

分 类 号：F75[经济管理—国际贸易]