Environmental pollution as a threats to the ecology and development in Guinea Conakry

Borowski, Piotr F.

doi:10.1515/oszn-2017-0026

Abstract

The aim of the research was to investigate the relationship between environmental pollution in Guinea Conakry and the levels of development as well as the assessment of climatic conditions as they influence pollution levels. In order to explore economic, social and cultural situations in Guinea, in-depth interviews were conducted and also face-to-face interviews were recorded. There were observations made in two extreme climatic conditions (dry season and rainy season) that have allowed inference to the impact of climatic conditions on pollution levels.

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Environmental pollution as a threats to the ecology and development in Guinea Conakry

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