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Climate variability poses significant challenges to water resources, particularly in developing regions like Malawi, where dams such as Kamuzu Dam II are critical for running water supply. This study assesses …

Incidents involving spills and leakage from underground fuel storage tanks (UFSTs) have the potential to result in soil and groundwater contamination, thereby pose harmful effects to public health and the …

Malawi faces dual challenges of energy shortages and plastic waste pollution. This study investigated the feasibility of converting plastic waste into usable fuel via pyrolysis to simultaneously address both issues. …

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 …

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 …

In the face of escalating environmental challenges, the changes in land use and land cover emerges as a persistent threat, profoundly impacting the stability of natural water systems. This study …

LPG is the abbreviated name for liquefied petroleum gas – the generic name for mixtures of light hydrocarbons, predominantly propane and butane, that change from a gaseous to liquid state …

The fishing industry in Malawi is crucial to both its people and its economy. For many individuals, it is a source of affordable proteins, forex, and jobs. Notwithstanding the advantages …

Disasters cause significant impacts on the household poverty and national economic growth trends through economic losses and shocks to livelihood systems. The water related extremes such as floods, account for …

Floods have caused tremendous destruction of lives and properties in communities along different rivers in Chikwawa district. This paper is an application of Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System in …

This study examined the determinants of social economic vulnerability to floods among youths in Chikwawa district. Both quantitative and qualitative approaches were employed. The study had discussions with key Stakeholders …

Charcoal and firewood are today’s most accessible sources of energy for the preparation of daily meals and heating water for bathing. However, due to the increase in population, there is …