envi sci :periodical reviewer

• Sustainability


  The method of harvesting or using a resource so that the resource will not be depleted or permanently damaged
• Energy efficiency


  The key factor in solving the energy crisis
• Cogeneration is a process where waste heat from industries is captured and used for useful purposes. This practice increased energy efficiency from 80% to 90%
• Consumption


  The depletion of energy resources
• Sustainable development


  A dynamic process designed to meet today's needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
• Article II Section 16 of the Philippine Constitution is about protecting and advancing the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature

  
• The importance of Article II Section 16 is that Filipinos have the right to a clean and healthful environment, and it is our duty to help maintain a balanced ecosystem together with the government

  
• Environmental protection laws are needed to ensure the safety of Mother Earth for the future of the Filipino youth
• Presidential Decree 1586 established the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) System in 1978 to attain and maintain a rational and orderly balance between socio-economic growth and environmental protection
• Republic Act 9003, the Philippine Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000, aims to adopt a systematic, comprehensive, and ecological solid waste management program that shall ensure the protection of public health and the environment
• Republic Act 9512, the National Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008, provides for the promotion of environmental awareness through environmental education
• Republic Act 9729, the Climate Change Act of 2009, creates a comprehensive framework for systematically integrating the concept of climate change, in synergy with disaster risk reduction
• Republic Act 9275 is the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004
• Republic Act 9512 is the National Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008

  
• Republic Act 9729 is the Climate Change Act of 2009
• Republic Act 6969 is the Philippine Toxic Substances, Hazardous, and Nuclear Waste Control Act of 1990
• Republic Act 9003 is the Philippine Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000
• Republic Act 8749 is the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999