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    I.

    Basic Environmental Concepts


    1. Ecosystem
    o Definition: A community of living organisms interacting with each
    other and their physical environment.
    o Types: Terrestrial (e.g., forests, deserts) and Aquatic (e.g., oceans,
    rivers).
    2. Biodiversity
    o Importance: Increases ecosystem productivity, stability, and
    resilience.
    o Threats: Habitat destruction, pollution, overfishing, and climate
    change.
    3. Natural Resources
    o Types: Renewable (e.g., solar, wind, water) and Non-renewable
    (e.g., coal, oil).
    o Conservation: Sustainable practices like reforestation, energy
    conservation, and recycling.
    II. Environmental Issues
    1. Climate Change
    o Causes: Greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels,
    deforestation, and industrial activities.
    o Effects: Rising temperatures, melting polar ice, sea-level rise,
    extreme weather.
    2. Air Pollution
    o Primary Pollutants: Carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen
    oxides, particulate matter.
    o Solutions: Reducing vehicle emissions, using renewable energy,
    afforestation.
    3. Water Pollution
    o Causes: Industrial waste, plastic pollution, agricultural runoff,
    sewage.
    o Prevention: Proper waste disposal, water treatment facilities,
    reducing plastic use.
    4. Deforestation
    o Impacts: Loss of biodiversity, increased CO₂, soil erosion, disruption
    of water cycles.
    o Prevention: Reforestation, sustainable logging, protected areas.
    III. Key Environmental Laws and Agreements
    1. Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 (Republic Act 8749)
    o Focus: Preventing and managing air pollution.

    o Key Provisions: Limits on air emissions from industrial and vehicular


    sources.
    2. Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 (Republic Act
    9003)
    o Focus: Proper solid waste management through segregation,
    recycling, and composting.
    o Key Provisions: Waste segregation at source, mandatory recycling
    programs.
    3. Paris Agreement
    o Goal: Limit global warming to below 2°C above pre-industrial levels.

    o Commitments: Countries aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

    IV. Environmental Conservation and Sustainable Practices


    1. 3 Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
    o Importance: Minimizes waste, conserves resources, reduces
    pollution.
    o Examples: Using reusable bags, composting organic waste,
    recycling plastics.
    2. Energy Conservation
    o Benefits: Reduces greenhouse gas emissions, lowers energy costs,
    conserves natural resources.
    o Tips: Use energy-efficient appliances, unplug devices when not in
    use, switch to renewable energy sources.
    3. Wildlife Conservation
    o Importance: Maintains biodiversity and ecosystem balance.

    o Practices: Establishing protected areas, anti-poaching laws, wildlife


    rehabilitation programs.
    V. Sample Quiz Questions
    1. What is the main cause of climate change?
    o Answer: Greenhouse gas emissions.

    2. Name one law that addresses air pollution in the Philippines.


    o Answer: Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 (Republic Act 8749).

    3. What are the three R’s in waste management?


    o Answer: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

    4. Why is biodiversity important?


    o Answer: It increases ecosystem productivity, stability, and
    resilience.
    5. What is the Paris Agreement's main goal?
    o Answer: To limit global warming to below 2°C above pre-industrial
    levels.

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