ENVI

Air Pollution

The presence of harmful substances in the air we breathe, often due to human activities.

Ozone Layer Depletion

The reduction of the ozone layer caused by pollutants such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), leading to increased UV radiation.

Global Warming

The long-term rise in Earth's average temperature due to human activities and natural influences.

Acid Rain

Rainfall that has been made more acidic due to pollutants in the atmosphere, which can harm ecosystems.

Deforestation

The large-scale removal of trees from forest areas, contributing to habitat loss and climate change.

Ocean Acidification

The decrease in pH levels of the oceans due to increased absorption of carbon dioxide.

Loss of Biodiversity

A decline in the variety of life within a particular habitat or ecosystem, often caused by human activity.

Waste Disposal

The process of discarding unwanted materials, which can lead to pollution if not managed properly.

Overpopulation

A condition where the number of people exceeds the capacity of the environment to sustain them.

Pollution

The introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment, affecting air, water, soil, and living organisms.

UNFCCC

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, an international treaty to address climate change.

RA 8749

Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 aimed at improving air quality.

RA 9275

Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 focused on water quality management.

NGOs

Non-governmental organizations that operate independently from the government, often focusing on social and environmental issues.

Climate Change

Significant changes in global temperatures and weather patterns over time, primarily due to human activities.

Thermal Pollution

The degradation of water quality by the release of hot water, often from industrial processes.

CSR

Corporate Social Responsibility, the practice of businesses considering their impact on society and the environment.

RCRA

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, U.S. legislation governing the disposal of solid and hazardous waste.

DENR

Department of Environment and Natural Resources in the Philippines, responsible for environmental management.

EMB

Environmental Management Bureau, the agency under the DENR focused on implementing environmental policies.

H (Hydrogen)

An element with the atomic number 1 and a standard atomic weight of 1.0078.

C (Carbon)

An element with the atomic number 6 and a standard atomic weight of 12.0010.

O (Oxygen)

An element with the atomic number 8 and a standard atomic weight of 15.9997.

P (Phosphorus)

An element with the atomic number 15 and a standard atomic weight of 30.9738.

N (Nitrogen)

An element with the atomic number 7 and a standard atomic weight of 14.0068.