Environmental problems.pptx

ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS

By: Vincent Czar A. Reyes

ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS:

-are defined as problems with the planet's systems (air, water, soil, etc.) that have developed as a result of human interference or mistreatment of the planet.

Three of the environmental problems will be presented:

1. Improper waste disposal2. Illegal Dumping3. Mining

IMPROPER WASTE DISPOSAL

is the disposal of waste in a way that has negative consequences for the environment. Examples include littering, hazardous waste that is dumped into the ground, and not recycling items that should be recycled.

Improper waste disposal in the Philippines

Solutions for improper waste disposal.

Composting of garbageThermal treatment

Landfills

MINING

includes erosion, formation of sinkholes, loss of biodiversity, and contamination of soil, groundwater, surface water by chemicals from mining processes.

Mining affects fish because of chemicals use.- Philippines

Soil erosion cause of mining

Solutions for Mining.Mine Rehabilitation

Mine Reclamation

ILLEGAL DUMPING

Illegal dumping, also called fly dumping or fly tipping, refers to dumping waste illegally instead of using an authorized method such as relying on kerbside collection or using an authorized rubbish dump. It is the illegal deposit of any waste onto land; waste dumped or tipped on a site with no license to accept waste.

Canada sends vans full of trash in the

Philippines.

Illegal Dumping areas.

Solutions for illegal dumping.

Posters and ads.

Environmental programs

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