CEST Proceedings are published under the ISSN 2944-9820.
Exploring the Potential and Challenges of a Developing Carbon Market in the Philippines
(Corresponding) Corpus R., Bayani M., MELDANETTE S., Ado R.
Topic:
Carbon market
The worldwide shift towards the use of renewable energy sources is very necessary if we are going to reduce our impact on the environment and become more sustainable over the long run. However, owing to the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources, concerns with grid management, and...Read more
Assessing the Effects and Dangers of Climate Change on the Environment and Society of the Philippines
Corpus R., (Corresponding) Bayani M., (Corresponding) Ado R.
Topic:
Climate change impacts, vulnerability and risks
The Philippines is one of the most susceptible nations to climate change's effects. It is anticipated that the frequency and severity of extreme weather events such as typhoons, floods, and droughts will increase over the next few decades. This thesis seeks to evaluate the environmental and...Read more
Lateral and vertical variations of pharmaceutical contaminants in natural aquatic systems
(Corresponding) Mariano S., Singh R., Angeles L., Aga D., Jaraula C.
Topic:
Emerging pollutants
The detection of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) in environmental matrices raised concerns over their short- and long-term effects on the ecosystem. Wastewater is the primary carrier of PPCPs to the environment in highly urbanized regions. In the Philippines, Manila Bay serves as...Read more
Cometabolic removal of ibuprofen, diclofenac and ciprofloxacin driven by glycerol fermentation in an acidogenic biofilm reactor
(Corresponding) Carneiro R., Gomes G., Zaiat M., Santos-Neto Á.
Topic:
Emerging pollutants
The presence of pharmaceuticals in wastewater has increasingly become a public health issue globally due to the potential impacts it can cause on the environment and public health. In this study, we sought to analyze the cometabolic effect of glycerol fermentation on the removal of ibuprofen (IBU...Read more
