Health implications of the Tumaco earthquake, Colombia, 1979

A retrospective study of the effects of the Tumaco earthquake of 1979 shows a smaller number of deaths and injuries than in earthquakes of similar magnitude that have occurred elsewhere, which is probably related to the type of building. Most of the deaths were caused by a tsunami. Proportionally the mortality was higher in the 0 to 4 age group. Among the injured, most of the lesions were minor. Morbidity was higher in the over 45 years age group, and lower among the "under-fives." There was an evident need for a simple "disaster medical record card." Coordination among the different relief agencies could have been better.     

Biofiltration of fugitive methane emissions from landfills using scum from municipal wastewater treatment plants as alternative substrate

Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management - Biofilters have been recognized as a key technology in the mitigation of greenhouse gases (GHG) emitted by landfills. This study aimed to evaluate...     

The effect of alkaline pretreatment on the anaerobic digestion of fruit and vegetable wastes from a central food distribution market

Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management - Anaerobic digestion of the organic fraction of municipal solid wastes is a well-established process for biogas production and various forms of...