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2024

ASSESSMENT OF CARBON EMISSIONS FROM BURNING FOSSIL FUELS IN MALAWI

Christopher Bungani Mr Wilson Tchongwe
Climate change due to emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) is one of many serious global environmental problems. Scientific evidence suggests that a continued increase in the atmospheric concentration of carbon …
Energy Resources
2024

ASSESSMENT OF FUEL LOSS PREVENTION IN DISTRIBUTION TERMINALS

Chifundo Tembo Mr Fredrick Josiya
The issue of energy supply and management is critical to every nation's long-term development. In this effort, the prevention of fuel loss emerges as a significant priority, particularly for countries …
Oil and Gas
The transportation of petroleum products via road networks plays a vital role in meeting global energy demands. However, this mode of transportation poses inherent risks to human life, the environment, …
Mining of gemstones, industrial minerals and dimensional stones
An essential first stage in the exploration and exploitation of hydrocarbons is the assessment of natural gas source rock, which provides insight into the origins and methods of hydrocarbon discovery. …
Energy Resources
Over the past few centuries, advances in water treatment technology have safeguarded human health against pollutants and diseases. Technologies that are affordable and appropriate for developing nations need to be …
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)
Landslides triggered by heavy rainfall pose a significant threat to Blantyre City. Climate change is expected to further increase frequency and intensity of these events. The overall goal of this …
Geospatial Technologies
This study assesses the trends and relationships between climatic variables—rainfall and temperature—and tomato production in the Mpingu EPA from 2012 to 2023. Utilizing the Mann-Kendall trend test, the analysis reveals …
Climate change
Natural disasters occur frequently around the world, and their frequency and intensity seem to be increasing in recent years. The disasters such as cyclones and Floods often cause a significant …
Geospatial Analysis
The main obstacle to development in arid areas is the scarce and intermittent rainfall. Rainfall is a key source to diminish the problem of water scarcity in the arid and …
Geospatial Technologies
Floods have major devastating impacts on lives, livelihoods and properties of people worldwide. Malawi, one of the countries in the Sub Saharan Africa experiences huge losses due to flood disasters …
Multi-hazard Early Warning Systems
The morphology or physical form of a river plays a vital role in shaping the surrounding environment and impacting the lives of communities residing along its banks. This study examines …
Climate change
A number of sectors in Malawi are seriously threatened by drought vulnerability, with agriculture being the most affected, followed by water, gender, hearth and fisheries. This study investigate the vulnerability …
Vulnerability and Risk Assessment, Loss and Damage