Energy & Environment

Problems of Using Air Transport in the Period of COVID-19

Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology This article examines the impact of standards and recommendations, particularly those adopted by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) on the safety of passengers and crew, the efficiency and uniformity of air travel, and the protection of the environment during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Presence of SARS-CoV-2 Virus in Wastewater in the Kingdom of Bahrain during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Authorea This working paper aims to determine the presence of the SARS-COV-2 virus in untreated wastewater in Bahrain and to correlate it with the spread of COVID-19. Working Paper

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Impacts of COVID-19 Lockdowns on Water Quality along the Coast of Morocco

Water Practice and Technology This article analyzes the total suspended matter (TSM) before and during the COVID-19 lockdown on the coast of Morocco. Journal Article

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Long-Term Study on Wastewater SARS-CoV-2 Surveillance Across United Arab Emirates

Science of The Total Environment This article further confirms the long-term sensitivity and robust approach of wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) to detect trends in the spread of COVID-19 and contribute to pandemic management. Journal Article

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Medical Waste Generation during COVID-19 Pandemic in Selected Member Countries of Arabian Gulf Region; Google Trend Analysis

Arab Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences This article investigates through Google Trends the popularity of the medical waste issue during the COVID-19 pandemic in 5 GCC countries (Oman, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Bahrain) by using relative search volume to associate it with the quantities of waste generated. Journal Article

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Refugee Settlements, Sewage Pollution, COVID-19 and the Unfolding Cholera Outbreak in Lebanon

Journal of Travel Medicine This article shows the impact of the compounding crises in Lebanon including public health and economic challenges such as COVID-19, severe shortages in medical supplies, pollution, and currency devaluation on Syrian refugee settlements and the host communities. Journal Article

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Medical Waste Management in Lebanon and Impact of COVID-19

Health Care Waste Management and COVID-19 Pandemic This article aims to provide an overview of healthcare waste generation rate and management in Lebanon during the COVID-19 pandemic and to analyze the country’s existing waste management policies and regulations. Journal Article

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Wind Speed, Heat Linked to Spread of COVID – Says Study

Gulf Digital News This article reflects on a Bahraini study that found that wind speed and temperature may be connected to the spread of COVID-19. The research entitled ‘The relation between SARS-CoV-2 cases in Bahrain and Meteorological Parameters’ analyzed 27 months of data between 2020 and 2022. Article

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The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Electricity Consumption and Electricity Demand Forecasting Accuracy: Empirical Evidence from the State of Qatar

Energy Strategy Reviews This article investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on electricity consumption in Qatar by utilizing three machine-learning models in the analysis. Journal Article

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COVID-19 Environmental and Operational Impact for Public Transport in Kuwait

Environmental Science and Pollution Research This article studies the experience of the Kuwait public transport company KPTC and Kuwait Airways during the COVID-19 pandemic and highlights the major losses they incurred due to the decline of their users. Journal Article

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