Environmental Responsibilities

Vigneshwaran P Vijeyakumar

Whatis

ENVIRONMENT???

ENVIRONMENT• Defined as the complex of physical, chemical, and

biotic factors ( as climate, soil and living things) that act upon an organism or an ecological community and ultimately determine its form and survival.

• The aggregate of social and cultural conditions that influence the life of an individual or community.

• The circumstances, objects, or conditions by which one is surrounded.

• In essence, Environment is the whole source of our being and essential to the survival of all living things including humans.

ENVIRONMENT

Healthy Environment = Healthy Living things and People

Un Healthy Environment = Un healthy living things and people.

Environmental Responsibility

• An aspect of good citizenship is the way we cared for the environment.

• Earth’s resources are finite and there is concern about issues:

– Global warming– Lack of sustainability of the current lifestyles of the

majority of the earth’s inhabitants.

• LAND (Solid Waste)

• WATER (Liquid Waste)

• AIR (Air Pollution)

SCOPE OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

LAND ( SOLID WASTE)

A. It is the degradation of earth’s land surface often caused by human activities and its misuse. Haphazard disposal of urban and industrial wastes, exploitation of minerals, and improper use of soil by inadequate agricultural practices are a few of the contributing factors.

LAND POLLUTION

WATER ( LIQUID WASTE)

A. It is the contamination of water bodies (e.g. lakes, rivers, oceans and ground water).

B. This form of Environmental degradation occurs when pollutants are directly or indirectly discharged into water bodies without adequate treatment to remove harmful compounds.

WATER POLLUTION

A. R.A. 8749 or the Clean Air Act

AIR ( AIR POLLUTION)

• Is the Introduction of particulates, biological molecules, or other harmful materials into Earth’s atmosphere, causing

disease, death to humans, damage to other living organisms such as animals and food crops, or the natural or built environment.

AIR (AIR POLLUTION)

Effects of Pollution to the Environment

• Devastating to people and animals, fish, and birds.

• Unsuitable for drinking, recreation, agriculture, and industry.

• Destroys water life.

• Health problems• Damage to the

environment• Damage to property• Thinning of the protective ozone layer of the

atmosphere which is leading to climate

changes

Practical Solutions to Pollution of Environment

Do not litter. Participate in the clean up

of bodies of water. Plant trees to prevent soil

erosion. Minimize use of

disposables. Unplug appliances when

not in use

Do not burn trash. Observe regular tune up

of motor vehicles. Protect mangrove areas. Use renewable

energy(solar, etc.)• Use energy efficient

lights and appliances