On the Environmental Science and Technology Aesthetics and the Innovation and Development of Modern Science and Technology
Issue:
Volume 1, Issue 2, September 2013
Pages:
42-47
Received:
4 August 2013
Published:
10 September 2013
Abstract: The environmental science and technology aesthetics is a new interdisciplinary application aesthetic subject, which arises with the inspiration of contemporary ecological concepts, environmental ideas, and aesthetic thoughts. It is based on the theories of ecological ontology, ecological ethics and ecological value, and it is the perfect combination of science and technology and environmental aesthetics, and it is the science of the general laws in which science and technology are studied, innovated and developed in accordance with the principles of environmental aesthetics. It, from an aesthetic point of view, with the attitude, viewpoint and method of aesthetics, studies the environmental phenomena, environmental relationships and environmental laws between science and technology and nature, human and society. The environmental science and technology aesthetics is the concrete embodiment of the environmental ontology and aesthetics in the science and technology area. The environmental science and technology aesthetics has got rid of the Western traditional dualistic and opposing thinking mode, surpassed the modern tool reason and anthropocentrism, and promoted the environmental development of modern science and technology. It has great significance for us to maintain healthy, scientific and ecological development of modern science and technology, promote the construction of socialist environmental civilization, and build a beautiful China and a beautiful world. The environmental science and technology aesthetics is the concrete application of environmental aesthetics theory in science and technology area, while the innovation of environmental science and technology is the concrete embodiment of the environmental science and technology aesthetics in the modern science and technology innovation field. The environmental science and technology aesthetics is the important theoretical resource that guides the development of modern science and technology, and the only way to ensure the modern science and technology innovation develops healthily, scientifically and sustainably.
Abstract: The environmental science and technology aesthetics is a new interdisciplinary application aesthetic subject, which arises with the inspiration of contemporary ecological concepts, environmental ideas, and aesthetic thoughts. It is based on the theories of ecological ontology, ecological ethics and ecological value, and it is the perfect combinatio...
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Evaluation of Heavy Metal Concentration in Maize Grown in Selected Industrial Areas of Ogun State and its Effects on Urban Food Security
Malomo Olu,
Olufade,
O. I.,
Adekoyeni,
O. O.,
Jimoh,
M. O.
Issue:
Volume 1, Issue 2, September 2013
Pages:
48-56
Received:
11 August 2013
Published:
20 September 2013
Abstract: This project was carried out to investigate the effect industrial pollution as it affects the heavy metal concentrations flared into the atmosphere, washed down by rain and absorb by maize cultivated in industrial areas of Ogun State. This was suspected to have effects on food safety .In addition to determine the effect of soil factor and the accumulation of metals in maize. This study also ascertained the basis for environmental protection and reduction of the negative implication of heavy metals in the human and livestock health. Maize and soil samples were collected from industrial areas in Ogun State and were analyzed for both chemical and metal concentrations. The metals Fe, Cu, Mg, Ni, Pb, Ca, and Co were determined using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS). The results of the chemical analysis of the maize collected from the industrial areas of Ogun State ranged between 6.35-9.45%, 8.31-12.68%, 1.49-8.294% 1.746-2.792%, and 71.32-78.896% for moisture, crude protein, ether extract, and carbohydrate respectively while the chemical analysis of the soil ranged between 0.65-1.90%, 6.63-7.89%, and 4.01-8.6% for moisture, pH, and nitrogen content respectively. The concentrations of the metals Fe, Cu, Mg, Ni, Pb, Ca, and Co in maize ranged between 28.5-59.5mg/kg, 2-10.7mg/kg, 248.3-321mg/kg, 1.8-4.775mg/kg, 62.5-150mg/kg, and 1.2-10.2mg/kg respectively while the concentrations of the soil samples were 28.9-59.6mg/kg, 4-12.2mg/kg, 297.3-350.5mg/kg, 4.55-9.28mg/kg, 83.3-177.5mg/kg, 7.6-21.8mg/kg, and 0.075-0.46mg/kg for Fe, Cu, Mg, Ni, Pb, Ca, and Co respectively. Some of the metals such as Ni in Ewekoro, Pb in Sango, exceeded the recommended limits proposed by WHO/FAO. The results showed that the high concentrations of certain heavy metals in maize revealed the level of food insecurity and this calls for public concern.
Abstract: This project was carried out to investigate the effect industrial pollution as it affects the heavy metal concentrations flared into the atmosphere, washed down by rain and absorb by maize cultivated in industrial areas of Ogun State. This was suspected to have effects on food safety .In addition to determine the effect of soil factor and the accum...
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