1T_IM_WK4_PR_2024-2025 Environmental Concerns PDF

MELCS 1. Keep student awareness on different environmental concerns that affect the community. 2. Create a livelihood project plan that will address the needs of the community. At the end of the lesson, students should be able to: 1. Discuss different Environmental concerns present...

MELCS 1. Keep student awareness on different environmental concerns that affect the community. 2. Create a livelihood project plan that will address the needs of the community. At the end of the lesson, students should be able to: 1. Discuss different Environmental concerns present in the urban and rural communities. 2. Create a livelihood project plan/intervention plan that will address the needs of the community. 3. Value the importance of collaboration in addressing the community concerns among urban and rural areas. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS AMONG RURAL AND URBAN COMMUNITIES Let us pray! Guide questions; 1. What are your thoughts about the picture? 2. Can you share your observation about the recent weather you have observed? Guide questions; 1. Based on your personal daily observation, what are the Environmental Concerns present in the community? 2. What are the possible effects of these environmental concerns? Cause and effect “What is more important, the past, present, or the future?” Our environment is the greatest gift we have receive from God. A gift we must treasure. Sadly, because of inhumane deeds, our world is turning into a mess. According NASA global warming was observed wayback pre-industrial revolution between 1850-1900. Fossil fuel burning, a human activities that contribute to the increasing heat of global temperature that traps greenhouse effects. Millions of Filipinos depend on agriculture, forestry, and fisheries as their primary sources of income, yet these vital natural resources are under threat from frequent natural catastrophes, poor management, and lax environmental law enforcement. There are more pollutants in the air and water than are considered safe for human health, and there is a growing increase in greenhouse gas emissions due to land conversion, fast urbanization, improper handling of plastic waste, and growing demands on the energy and transportation industries. The Philippines often ranks among the nations most vulnerable in the world to the effects of climate change and natural catastrophes due to these factors as well as its position in the Pacific (Environment | Philippines | U.S. Agency for International Development, 2023).  Waste Management Mining Quarrying Deforestation Climate change  Climate Change Climate change is a change in the usual weather found in a place. This could be a change in how much rain a place usually gets in a year. Or it could be a change in a place’s usual temperature for a month or season. Climate change is also a change in Earth’s climate. This could be a change in Earth’s usual temperature. Or it could be a change in where rain and snow usually fall on Earth. What Is Climate Change? (Grades K-4) - NASA The Greenhouse Effect Imagine a greenhouse where vegetation is grown. A portion of the sunlight that enters through the glass gets trapped within, warming the space. Melting Ice Think about what happens when it's too hot outside. Ice cream melts, right? Well, something similar happens to ice at the North and South Poles. Antarctica is losing ice mass (melting) at an average rate of about 150 billion tons per year, and Greenland is losing about 270 billion tons per year, adding to sea level rise(NASA).  Government Programs aims to Mitigate Climate Change REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9729 It is the policy of the State to afford full protection and the advancement of the right of the people to a healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature. Climate Change Commission A program that supervises different activities about the climate change. They provide information and activities how to mitigate the impact of climate change. REPUBLIC ACT 8749 "Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999" states that The State shall protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature.  Waste Management Solid waste shall refer to all discarded household, commercial waste, non-hazardous institutional and industrial waste, street sweepings, construction debris, agricultural waste, and other non-hazardous/non-toxic solid waste (RA 9003) Municipal Solid Wastes comes from residential, commercial, institutional and industrial sources. Residential waste constitutes the bulk (56.7%) of MSW and includes kitchen scraps, yard waste, paper and cardboards, glass bottles, plastic containers and sando bags, foils, soiled tissues and diapers, and special wastes such as containers of household cleaning agents, batteries and waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) People who live near or within dump sites are vulnerable to various diseases. Insects and pests in open dumpsites are disease vectors. Methane gases from dumpsites can affect the health of exposed populations and contribute to global warming. Coastal and marine litter affects aesthetics, causes pollution, and harms marine organisms. Improperly managed solid wastes also can result in increased flooding and destruction of infrastructures due to clogged waterways  R.A 9003 On January 26, 2001 R.A 9003 officially becomes a law that aims to manage Solid Waste and lessen its impacts on the community. This establish the following; National Solid Waste Management Commission National Ecology Center Materials recovery Facility Proper Dump Sites This law prohibits the following act; (Section 48: Prohibited acts) Littering, throwing, dumping of waste matters in public places, such as roads, sidewalks, canals, esteros or parks, and establishment, or causing or permitting the same; Undertaking activities or operating, collecting or transporting equipment in violation of sanitation operation and other requirements or permits set forth in or established pursuant to this Act; The open burning of solid waste; Causing or permitting the collection of non-segregated or unsorted waste; Squatting in open dumps and landfills; Open dumping, burying of biodegradable or non-biodegradable materials in flood-prone areas; Deforestation “forest” as land with an area of more than 0.5 hectare and tree crown cover1(or equivalent stocking level) of more than 10 percent. The trees should be able to reach a minimum height of 5 meters at maturity in situ (original position/location). In 1934, forests comprised more than half (57%) of the country’s total land area. In 2010, the forest cover has gone down to 23 percent or about 6.8 million hectares mainly due to increasing agricultural and housing needs, commercial and illegal logging, and kaingin and forest fires. Forests are among the most valuable natural resources in the Philippines. They provide a range of ecosystem services, ranging from the provision of food crops, livestock and fish to providing recreational experiences. In 2013, the forestry sector contributed PhP5.26 billion (0.12%) to the national gross domestic product (GDP) (2014 Philippine Statistical Yearbook). Extensive deforestation also contributes to global warming. Forests absorb CO2 from the atmosphere as part of the natural carbon cycle. When forests are cut down, the CO2 previously stored in trees is released into the atmosphere. Some of the programs that aims to preserve our Forest RA 2706 -Establish the Reforestation Administration -To Strengthen the reforestation program PD 705 -A decree aimed to strengthen the reforestation in the country together with private sector -Prohibits the system of “Kaingin” RA 7586: NAtional Integrated -This act declares areas to be protected as Protected Areas system of National Park including huntings, logging 1992 etc. RA 9147: Wildlife Resources -this act protects wildlife resources to Conservation and balance the ecosystem Protection Act RA 9175- The Chainsaw act -This act prohibit the use of chainsaw to mitigate illegal logging. -Sustainable Forest Management  Mining According to Britannica mining is a process of extracting useful minerals from the surface of the Earth, including the seas. According to The 4th Philippine National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity, there are 23 big mining site in the key biodiversity areas such as in Palawan, Mindoro, and Sierra Madre.  ‘Forests and watersheds are being destroyed by open pit large-scale mining projects, fragile island ecosystems are directly threatened reducing the fish catch and destroying marine ecosystems, food production is affected as lands are converted and irrigation is reduced by the huge demand of water for the large scale mining projects. The human rights impact of mining transition minerals in the Philippines | IUCN NL. (n.d.). IUCN NL. https://www.iucn.nl/en/story/the-human-rights-impact-of-mining-transition-minerals-in-the-philippines/#:~:text='Forests%20and%20watersheds%20are%20being,water%20for%20the%20lar ge%20scale  Laws about Mining Philippine Mining Act -This act was created to monitor the mining operation in the country. Executive Order no. 79 -This was enacted to to strengthen the environmental protection and support responsible mining, and to give appropriate revenue-sharing scheme. Philippine Mineral -This act aims to study about Resources Act of 2012 mining deeply. This act also ensure equal return in the government, local communities, and indigenous people. Quarrying is the process of removing rock, sand, gravel or other minerals from the ground in order to use them to produce materials for construction or other uses.  When Typhoon Goni, the world’s strongest in year 2021, hit the Philippines in November, it triggered an avalanche of volcanic mud that buried 300 homes, killed 13 people and left three missing in the province of Albay. While such mudflows, known as lahar, are common in regions with high volcanic activity, experts and activists say the impact in Albay was exacerbated by the loose material left by quarrying operations.  Quarrying of volcanic ash and debris from the slopes of Albay’s Mount Mayon feeds construction projects across the Philippines and is a key economic driver in the province. But watchdogs say the proliferation of mismanaged quarries is a result of a rarely scrutinized industry that is often under the watch of the local government. Leilani. (2021, February 19). Philippine quarries under scrutiny after deadly mudflow buries homes. Mongabay Environmental News. https://news.mongabay.com/2021/02/philippine-quarries-under-scrutiny-after-deadly-mudflow-buries-homes/ Am I affected? Enumerate the impact of climate change in different aspects and answer the guide questions. Environment Effects of Economy Climate Change Health 1. What is climate change? 2. How does climate change affect different aspects of life? 3. In the Philippine setting, in which aspect the impact of climate is clearly visible? elaborate? How important is collaboration among public and private entities in combatting the effects of climate change? Can you cite an example?  Guide Questions 1. What do you think are the main causes of environmental concerns in the community? 2. Are the ways of the government in mitigating the impact of environmental concerns effective? Elaborate. 3. Mining has pros and cons, do you think it needs to be stopped? 4. Quarrying is important in nation development, what can you suggest to lessen its impact to the environment. Short Quiz! 1. What is the biggest amount of waste according to the National Solid Waste Management report status in the year 2005? a. biodegradable b. nuclear waste c. solid waste d. electronic waste 2. Which law created the Material Recovery Facility in the Country? a. RA 9003 b. RA 115 c. RA 2649 d. RA 9072 3. Why is it mentioned that the poor communities will be first affected by deforestation? a. The continuous decreasing size of the forest means less source of food. b. Most of them lived near the forest. c. they became the victim of illegal activities of the people. d. They don't have a choice but to help illegal loggers. 4. Due to rapid growth of population, the demand for shelter and food increased that led to conversion of forest into plantation and subdivision etc. This statement refers to. a. land reform b. land use c. land grabbing d. land conversion 5. Rising temperatures of the world cause different calamities such as harsh weather, heavy rains, floods, and extreme drought. Which of the following are its possible effects? a. Diseases such as dengue, diarrhea, malnutrition, etc. b. Emergence of more and stronger typhoons. c. Extreme weather such as La Nina and El Nino. d. All of the above Dirty water didn’t stop plants from growing, so don’t let negative words stop you! -unknown Ascende Superius!