Evaluation of Petroleum Hydrocarbon Pollution in Soil Environment Impacted by Illegal Artisanal Refining in Bayelsa, Nigeria
Illegal artisanal refining of crude oil is widespread in the Niger Delta and poses serious threats to soil quality, ecosystem function and human health. This study evaluated the extent, composition, and potential impacts of petroleum hydrocarbon pollution in soils impacted by illegal artisanal refining of crud in from...