Pollution and Environmental Impact

Study Notes

Air pollution stems from harmful gases released by industries, vehicles, and agricultural activities
Water pollution is caused by human activities including industrial waste dumping, mining, sewage disposal, and agricultural runoff
Land pollution arises from the dumping of solid or liquid waste materials

Improper waste disposal contaminates soil, air, and water, posing risks to humans, animals, and plants

Depletion of land quality due to deforestation, extreme weather, and human activities

Leads to deforestation, biodiversity loss, and damage to both land and aquatic life

The unintentional movement of chemical pesticides from their intended location by wind or other factors

Large-scale clearing of forests, negatively impacting land quality
Driven by illegal logging, agricultural expansion, and land conversion for residential and commercial purposes

Release of oil or liquid petroleum into the environment, polluting land or water bodies

Coral reefs are home to diverse marine life and their degradation affects marine ecosystems

El Niño: A climatic event that can have significant impacts on weather patterns, causing droughts and floods
Typhoon: Powerful storms with destructive winds and heavy rainfall
Wildfire: Uncontrolled fires that can cause air pollution, damage ecosystems, and threaten human life
Climate Change: Resulting from human activities, particularly fossil fuel burning, altering global weather patterns and leading to extreme weather events

Solid Waste Management: Effective management of solid waste, emphasizing recycling, reducing waste, and reusing or repairing products
Waste Categories: Solid waste includes biodegradable materials, recyclables, non-recyclables, non-compostables, and household hazardous wastes
Zero Waste Management: Aims to reduce waste by maximizing recycling, reusing, repairing, and recycling waste back into the environment and market
Community Recycling: Programs that encourage local participation to promote a clean environment and make recycling a habit
Benefits of Recycling:
- Saves Energy
- Conserves Natural Resources
- Protects the Environment
- Offers Economic Benefits

Community Action Programs: Community-based initiatives focused on providing services, assistance, and activities
Community Health Action Projects: Environment-related projects that involve problem identification, information gathering, resource mobilization, and community participation
Successful Implementation: Essential to secure community and group member support

Environmental Policies and Laws: Key for protecting the environment and ensuring responsible use of natural resources
Republic Act 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000): Focuses on protecting the environment and human health through an ecological solid waste management program
Republic Act 9275 (Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004): Aims to prevent water pollution and protect all bodies of water in the Philippines