Browsing Natural and Agricultural Sciences by Subject "Environmental impacts"

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    • Modelling of the impacts of fracking on the Karoo groundwater systems 

      Pretorius, Jennifer-Lee (North-West University (South Africa), 2016)
      Hydraulic fracturing, also known as hydrofracking or fracking is being considered in the Karoo region of South Africa in order to enhance energy supplies and improve the economic sector. It will also lead to independence ...

    • Risk mapping of eMalahleni municipal area with focus on coal mining impacts 

      Schoeman, Adelé (North-West University (South Africa), 2016)
      Coal-mining in eMalahleni raises a number of environmental challenges, including coal fires, subsidence, acid mine drainage (AMD) and air pollution. Previous studies by a number of institutions, including the Council for ...