environmental education‚ in support to Republic Act 9512‚ or the Environmental Education and Awareness Act g. To highlight proper solid waste management‚ as directed by RA 9003‚ or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act; air quality management‚ as directed by RA 8749‚ or the Philippine Clean Air Act; and water quality‚ as directed by RA 9275‚ or the Clean Water Act. Science Club members Teachers October/November Expected activities will include: 1. field exposures 2. environmental
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PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND AUDIT PRIORITIZATION SCHEME (PEMAPS) QUESTIONNAIRE Project Name Project Location Proponent Pollution Control Officer Tel. No./Fax No./Email : : : : : Project Type Project Status : : I. MONTGOMERY FARMS CORP. Brgy. Cabatang Tiaong‚ Quezon Clarissa Vallada 02-659-5509 / 0917-8545-491 Poultry – Contract Growing Farm On- going PROJECT CONSIDERATIONS Size and Type Size based on number of employees Specify number of employees:
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THE PHILIPPINE CLEAN AIR ACT ra#8749 T he Philippines takes pride in being one of many countries around the world that is an active party to international commitments for the environment -- be it for biodiversity‚ coastal and marine resources‚ or to combat the effects of global warming and climate change. To step up its efforts in the enforcement of environmental laws‚ the Supreme Court has even designated 117 “environmental courts‚” and lately‚ has promulgated the rules for the “Writ of Kalikasan
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Erika Mae R. Sia Group No: 4B “Wastes into Gold?” Philippine archipelago is genuinely rich with natural resources however‚ the country is still experiencing crisis for sustainable and affordable renewable energy sources – hydro‚ geothermal‚ wind‚ solar and biomass. Instead of developing these sources‚ humans tend to damage and deteriorate the environment due to misuse
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Assessing the Solid Waste Management Practices of Information Technology Students of Iloilo Doctors’ College at their Homes Diego Karlo S. Dosado Jake J. Gabayeron Raymond P. Ledesma Rene Lorenz G. Rios Regine S. Sarita John Marco L. Soquera Introduction The overall challenge of sustainability is to avoid crossing irreversible thresholds that damage the life systems of earth while creating long-term economic‚ political‚ and moral arrangements that secure the wellbeing of present
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collection‚ transport‚ processing‚ recycling and disposal.Solid waste refers to wastes from households‚ municipal services‚ construction debris andthe agricultural sector. This also includes non-hazardous‚ non-liquid wastes from institutions andindustries. (RA 9003) According to the World Bank (2001)‚ its generation is greatly affected by acountry’s development. Generally‚ the more
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Air Pollution What is Air Pollution? * Air pollution can be defined as the presence of any harmful material in the air and the atmosphere that can cause damage to human beings and other living organisms. * Air pollution could also be in the form of disturbances to the normal composition of the air such that there is an undesired effect on the environment or living things. * Under normal circumstances‚ the earth’s atmosphere consists of nitrogen (~78%)‚ oxygen (~21%)‚ small amounts
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operations that involve process that emits hazardous gases such as but not limited to NOx‚ SOx‚ COx‚ and CFCs in high quantity. The Department of Natural Resources mandated an air pollution policy in 1999 called the Philippine Clean Air Act under RA 8749 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations which obliges industries that emits air pollutants to be responsible on regulating their emissions. A Permit to Operate should be applied by industries and establishments where the operation involves air
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Environmental Laws and Regulations Historical Background • Environmental regulations have existed for centuries. • In about 1300 A.D.‚ King Edward II of England reportedly ordered any person burning coal to be hanged because of poor quality of air ENGR. YVONNE LIGAYA F. MUSICO 2 Historical Background • The first significant laws were federal statutes passed in the United States in the 1970’s dealing with air and surface water quality and hazardous waste ENGR. YVONNE LIGAYA F. MUSICO 3 Why
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accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature. The state also recognizes the principles that “polluters must pay”. Finally‚ the state recognizes that a clean and healthy environment is for the good of all and should therefore be the concern of all. (R.A. 8749‚ Sec.2) People have always preferred to settle along bodies of water because these provide them with food‚ livelihood‚ transportation‚ and entertainment. Companies have also built their factories‚ offices‚ and trading warehouses along rivers‚ lakes
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