Environmental Impact

ENVIRONMENTAL
Prepared by : Lourelyn Micabalo
Donneta Mae Toraja
Erika Jane Ulao

WHAT IS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND 01
WHY DOES IT MATTER?

- Changes in the natural or built environment, resulting
directly from an activity that can have adverse effects on the
air, land, water, fish, and wildfire or the inhabitants of the
ecosystem. Pollution, contamination, or destruction that
occurs as a consequence of an action, that can have short-
term or long-term ramifications is considered an
environmental impact.
- It is essential to comprehend these impacts if we are to
protect the environment, future generations, and ourselves.
02
"ARE OUR DAILY CHOICES NURTURING THE PLANET OR

CONTRIBUTING TO A LEGACY OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT?"
03
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS, CONTRIBUTORS,

AND ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS
04
WATER POLLUTION
AIR POLLUTION
05
DEFORESTATION RESOURCE DEPLETION

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LOSS OF BIODIVERSITY
SOIL DEGRADATION
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WASTE GENERATION CLIMATE CHANGE

AIR POLLUTION 08
Combustion of fossil fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas),

CONTRIBUTORS industrial processes, vehicle emissions, and agricultural
activities.
Respiratory problems, smog formation, acid rain, and

IMPACTS
damage to ecosystems.
• Implementing cleaner technologies for power generation and

industrial processes.
ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS • Developing and promoting electric vehicles and public
transportation.
• Installing air pollution control devices in industrial facilities.
• Transitioning to renewable energy sources such as wind and solar.
WATER POLLUTION 09
Industrial discharges, agricultural runoff, improper

CONTRIBUTORS
waste disposal, and untreated sewage.
Contamination of water bodies, harm to aquatic life,

IMPACTS
compromised water quality, and threats to human health.
• Implementing advanced wastewater treatment technologies.

ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS
• Designing and constructing vegetative buffer zones to reduce
agricultural runoff.
• Developing and enforcing strict industrial effluent standards.
• Implementing best practices for stormwater management in
urban areas.
DEFORESTATION 10
Clearing land for agriculture, logging, and urban

CONTRIBUTORS
development.
Loss of biodiversity, disruption of ecosystems, and

IMPACTS
contributions to climate change.
• Promoting sustainable forestry practices, such as selective

logging and reforestation.
ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS • Implementing agroforestry and sustainable land management
practices.
• Designing urban planning strategies that prioritize green spaces
and tree preservation.
• Developing and enforcing regulations to prevent illegal logging
and deforestation.
RESOURCE DEPLETION 11
Overfishing, overharvesting of forests, and over-extraction of

CONTRIBUTORS
minerals and other natural resources.
Decline of fish populations, loss of forest cover, and

IMPACTS
depletion of essential resources.
• Implementing sustainable fishing practices and quotas.

• Designing efficient and sustainable mining practices, including
recycling of materials.
• Designing and promoting circular economy models to
minimize resource consumption.
• Developing technologies for water conservation and efficient
agricultural irrigation.
LOSS OF BIODIVERSITY 12
CONTRIBUTORS Habitat destruction, deforestation, pollution, over-

exploitation of species.
Extinction of species, disruption of ecosystems, and

IMPACTS
potential loss of ecosystem services.
• Establishing and managing protected areas and wildlife

corridors.
ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS • Implementing habitat restoration projects to recreate
ecosystems.
• Developing and deploying technologies for captive breeding
and species reintroduction.
• Designing sustainable land-use planning to minimize habitat
fragmentation.
SOIL DEGRADATION 13
Deforestation, improper agricultural practices, overgrazing,

CONTRIBUTORS
and industrial activities.
Soil erosion, loss of fertility, desertification, and

IMPACTS
degradation of agricultural land.
• Implementing erosion control measures, such as terracing and

cover cropping.
• Designing sustainable agricultural practices, including
precision farming.
• Applying soil conservation techniques like contour plowing and
agroforestry.
• Remediating contaminated sites through soil restoration
technologies.
WASTE GENERATION 14
CONTRIBUTORS
Improper disposal of solid waste, plastic pollution, electronic
waste, and hazardous waste.
Pollution of land and water, harm to wildlife, and

IMPACTS
adverse effects on human health.
• Implementing waste reduction and recycling programs.

• Designing products with a focus on recyclability and reduced
ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS packaging.
• Developing waste-to-energy technologies for efficient waste
disposal.
• Implementing circular economy principles to minimize waste
generation.
CLIMATE CHANGE 15
Greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels,

CONTRIBUTORS
deforestation, industrial processes, and agriculture.
Global warming, changes in weather patterns, sea-level rise,

IMPACTS
and impacts on ecosystems and human societies.
• Transitioning to renewable energy sources and reducing

ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS reliance on fossil fuels.
• Implementing carbon capture and storage technologies.
• Designing energy-efficient buildings and infrastructure.
• Developing sustainable transportation systems, including
electric vehicles and high-efficiency public transit.
16 HOW IS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF A PROJECT MEASURED?
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) in 1969
requires that environmental impact be assessed whenever
a federal action will have an environmental impact, as well
as requiring that alternatives be considered.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Environmental Impact Assessment was created to

evaluate such effects on ecosystem.
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WHAT IS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA)?
A formal process to identify or predict

the effect of a proposed activity/project
on the environment. EIA compares
various alternatives for a project. It
seeks to identify the one which
represents the best combination of
economic and environmental costs and
benefits.
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"WE WON'T HAVE A SOCIETY IF WE DESTROY THE ENVIRONMENT”

- Margaret Mead
GROUP 10
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ENVIRONMENTAL

Prepared by : Lourelyn Micabalo

Donneta Mae Toraja

Erika Jane Ulao

WHY DOES IT MATTER?

"ARE OUR DAILY CHOICES NURTURING THE PLANET OR

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS, CONTRIBUTORS,

DEFORESTATION RESOURCE DEPLETION

WASTE GENERATION CLIMATE CHANGE

Combustion of fossil fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas),

Respiratory problems, smog formation, acid rain, and

• Implementing cleaner technologies for power generation and

Industrial discharges, agricultural runoff, improper

Contamination of water bodies, harm to aquatic life,

• Implementing advanced wastewater treatment technologies.

Clearing land for agriculture, logging, and urban

Loss of biodiversity, disruption of ecosystems, and

• Promoting sustainable forestry practices, such as selective

Overfishing, overharvesting of forests, and over-extraction of

Decline of fish populations, loss of forest cover, and

• Implementing sustainable fishing practices and quotas.

CONTRIBUTORS Habitat destruction, deforestation, pollution, over-

Extinction of species, disruption of ecosystems, and

• Establishing and managing protected areas and wildlife

Deforestation, improper agricultural practices, overgrazing,

Soil erosion, loss of fertility, desertification, and

• Implementing erosion control measures, such as terracing and

Pollution of land and water, harm to wildlife, and

• Implementing waste reduction and recycling programs.

Greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels,

Global warming, changes in weather patterns, sea-level rise,

• Transitioning to renewable energy sources and reducing

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

Environmental Impact Assessment was created to

A formal process to identify or predict

"WE WON'T HAVE A SOCIETY IF WE DESTROY THE ENVIRONMENT”

QUESTION AND ANSWER

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