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Air Pollution
The presence of harmful substances in the air we breathe, often due to human activities.
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Ozone Layer Depletion
The reduction of the ozone layer caused by pollutants such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), leading to increased UV radiation.
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Global Warming
The long-term rise in Earth's average temperature due to human activities and natural influences.
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Acid Rain
Rainfall that has been made more acidic due to pollutants in the atmosphere, which can harm ecosystems.
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Deforestation
The large-scale removal of trees from forest areas, contributing to habitat loss and climate change.
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Ocean Acidification
The decrease in pH levels of the oceans due to increased absorption of carbon dioxide.
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Loss of Biodiversity
A decline in the variety of life within a particular habitat or ecosystem, often caused by human activity.
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Waste Disposal
The process of discarding unwanted materials, which can lead to pollution if not managed properly.
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Overpopulation
A condition where the number of people exceeds the capacity of the environment to sustain them.
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Pollution
The introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment, affecting air, water, soil, and living organisms.
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UNFCCC
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, an international treaty to address climate change.
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RA 8749
Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 aimed at improving air quality.
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RA 9275
Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 focused on water quality management.
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NGOs
Non-governmental organizations that operate independently from the government, often focusing on social and environmental issues.
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Climate Change
Significant changes in global temperatures and weather patterns over time, primarily due to human activities.
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Thermal Pollution
The degradation of water quality by the release of hot water, often from industrial processes.
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CSR
Corporate Social Responsibility, the practice of businesses considering their impact on society and the environment.
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RCRA
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, U.S. legislation governing the disposal of solid and hazardous waste.
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DENR
Department of Environment and Natural Resources in the Philippines, responsible for environmental management.
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EMB
Environmental Management Bureau, the agency under the DENR focused on implementing environmental policies.
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H (Hydrogen)
An element with the atomic number 1 and a standard atomic weight of 1.0078.
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C (Carbon)
An element with the atomic number 6 and a standard atomic weight of 12.0010.
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O (Oxygen)
An element with the atomic number 8 and a standard atomic weight of 15.9997.
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P (Phosphorus)
An element with the atomic number 15 and a standard atomic weight of 30.9738.
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N (Nitrogen)
An element with the atomic number 7 and a standard atomic weight of 14.0068.
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