ENVIRONMENTAL

Environmental Pollution

SCIENCE
Relevant Laws of Environmental Pollution

Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming

Significant sources of greenhouse gases

 Presentation

Intended Learning
Outcomes
• Identify and categorize types of pollution, including its cause
and effect as set by the government standard. (CLO 2, CLO
3, and CLO 4)

• Analyze the different causes and effects of greenhouse gases

on the various consequences of global warming base on
national and international laws on Global Climate Change.
(CLO 2, CLO 3, and CLO 4)
 Presentation

Environmental
Pollution
Environmental pollution can stem from
various pollutants, each categorized into
different types based on their source,
nature, and impact.
 Air Pollution
• Primary pollutants: Directly emitted from
sources (e.g., sulfur dioxide from
factories).
• Secondary pollutants: Formed in the
atmosphere through chemical reactions
(e.g., ozone from vehicle emissions).

Water
Pollution
• Chemical pollutants: Including heavy
metals (e.g., mercury), pesticides, and
pharmaceuticals.
• Biological pollutants: Such as bacteria,
viruses, and algae.
Soil Pollution
• Industrial pollutants: Heavy
metals, solvents, and chemicals
from industries.
• Agricultural pollutants: Pesticides,
herbicides, and fertilizers.

Noise
Pollution
• Transportation noise: From
vehicles, airplanes, and trains.
• Industrial noise: From factories
and machinery.
 Light
Pollution
• Direct light: From streetlights,
buildings, and stadiums.
• Sky glow: Scattered light from urban
areas that brightens the night sky.

Plastic
Pollution
• Microplastics: Tiny plastic particles from
the breakdown of larger plastics.
• Macroplastics: Larger plastic items like
bottles, bags, and packaging.
 Causes of Environmental
Issues
• Industrial Activities: Emissions from factories
and manufacturing processes.

• Transportation: Exhaust fumes from vehicles and

aircraft.

• Agricultural Practices: Use of pesticides,

fertilizers, and animal waste.
• Waste Disposal: Improper disposal
of solid and hazardous waste.

• Deforestation: Clearing of forests

leading to habitat destruction and
air pollution.
Effect of Environmental
Pollution
• Health Impacts: Respiratory diseases, cardiovascular
issues, and cancer.

• Ecosystem Damage: Disruption of habitats, loss of

biodiversity, and water contamination.

• Climate Change: Greenhouse gas emissions

contribute to global warming.
• Resource Depletion: Pollution can
degrade natural resources like
water and soil.

• Aesthetic Degradation: Pollution

can harm the beauty of landscapes
and natural environments.
 Relevant Laws of Environmental
Pollution

Environmental laws today encompass a wide range of subjects such as air and water quality, hazardous wastes and
biodiversity. The purpose of these environmental laws is to prevent, minimize, remedy and punish actions that
threaten or damage the environment and those that live in it.
 REPUBLIC ACT 9003 ECOLOGICAL SOLID WASTE REPUBLIC ACT 9275 PHILIPPINE CLEAN WATER ACT OF
MANAGEMENT ACT OF 2000 2004

The law ensures proper segregation, collection, The law aims to protect the country's water
storage, treatment and disposal of solid waste bodies from pollution from land-based sources
through the formulation and adaptation of best (industries and commercial establishments,
eco-waste products. agriculture and community/ household
activities).
REPUBLIC ACT 8749 PHILIPPINE CLEAN AIR ACT OF REPUBLIC ACT 6969 TOXIC SUBSTANCES, HAZARDOUS
1999 AND NUCLEAR WASTE CONTROL ACT OF 1990

The law aims to achieve and maintain clean air that The law aims to regulate restrict or prohibit the
meets the National Air Quality guideline values for importation, manufacture, processing, sale,
criteria pollutants, throughout the Philippines, while distribution, use and disposal of chemical substances
minimizing the possible associated impacts to the and mixtures the present unreasonable risk to human
economy. health.
 PRESIDENTIAL DECREE
1586 ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT STATEMENT
(EIS) STATEMENT OF
1978
EIA is a planning and management tool that
will help government, decision makers, the
proponents and the affected community
address the negative consequences or risks on
the environment. The process assures
implementation of environment-friendly
projects.
 Greenhouse Effect and Global
Warming

The greenhouse effect refers to the warming of Earth’s surface and troposphere (the lowest layer of the
atmosphere) caused by the presence of certain gases known as greenhouse gases. These gases include carbon
dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), water vapor (H ₂O), and others
This is how it works: Certain gases, known as greenhouse
gases, exist in our atmosphere. These gases include carbon
dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), water vapor (H₂O), and
others. They play a crucial role in regulating Earth’s
temperature. When sunlight reaches Earth’s surface, it warms
the planet. Some of this heat is then radiated back into space.
However, greenhouse gases trap a portion of this heat,
preventing it from escaping entirely. Without this natural
insulation, Earth’s average surface temperature would be
much colder—about 33 degrees Celsius (60 degrees
Fahrenheit) cooler.
 Four major
greenhouse gases
WATER VAPOR
• Water vapor is the most potent greenhouse gas in Earth's
atmosphere.
• Its concentration is primarily determined by air
temperatures. Warmer surfaces lead to increased
evaporation, resulting in higher water vapor levels. 2.

CARBON DIOXIDE
• Carbon dioxide is the most prominent greenhouse gas. -
Sources of atmospheric CO₂ include volcanic activity,
organic matter combustion, respiration by organisms,
and human activities (burning fossil fuels, land clearing,
cement production).
Methane (CH₄)
• It originates from sources like
landfills, livestock digestion, and
natural wetlands.
• It has a much higher heat-trapping
capacity than CO₂ but persists for
a shorter time in the atmosphere.

Nitrous Oxide (N₂O)

• Nitrous oxide is emitted from
fertilizers, industrial processes,
and combustion engines.
Global
Warming
Global Warming Global warming refers to
the long-term increase in Earth’s average
temperature. It is often considered a part
of climate change. While Earth’s climate
has naturally fluctuated over geological
time scales, the recent warming trend is
happening much faster than ever
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 Causes of Global
Warming
• The burning of fossil fuels (such as coal and
oil) releases large quantities of greenhouse
gases, particularly carbon dioxide (CO₂),
into the atmosphere.
• Deforestation: Clearing forests reduces the
planet’s ability to absorb CO₂, exacerbating
the greenhouse effect.
• Industrial Processes: Certain industrial
processes also emit greenhouse gases.
 Impact of Global
Warming
• Temperature Rise: Earth’s average surface
temperatures have risen by approximately 0.74
degrees Celsius (1.33 degrees Fahrenheit) over the
past century.
• Glacial Melting: Glaciers and ice caps are melting
faster than usual, contributing to rising sea levels.
• Extreme Weather: Global warming leads to more
frequent and severe extreme weather events.
• Health Implications: Greenhouse gases also impact
human health, causing respiratory diseases due to air
pollution.
 SOURCES OF GREENHOUSE GAS
EMISSIONS

Our collective activity is contributing to the increase in Greenhouse Gas Emissions. The most common sources
are transportation, electricity production, industry, commercial and residential buildings, agriculture, and
land use and forestry.
TRANSPORTATION
• The transportation sector generates the largest
share of greenhouse gas emissions.
Greenhouse gas emissions from
transportation primarily come from burning
fossil fuel for our cars, trucks, ships, trains,
and planes.

ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION
• We are powering up more and more devices
increasing our electrical power demands
exponentially. Electricity production
generates the second largest share of
greenhouse gas emissions.
INDUSTRY
• Greenhouse gas emissions from industry primarily come
from burning fossil fuels for energy, as well as
greenhouse gas emissions from certain chemical
reactions necessary to produce goods from raw
materials.

LAND AND RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS

• Greenhouse gas emissions from businesses and homes
arise primarily from fossil fuels burned for heat, the use
of certain products that contain greenhouse gases, and
the handling of waste.
AGRICULTURE LAND USE & FORESTRY
• Greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture • Land areas can act as a sink (absorbing CO2 from
come from livestock such as cows, agricultural the atmosphere) or a source of greenhouse gas
soils, and rice production. emissions. In the United States, since 1990,
managed forests and other lands have absorbed
more CO2 from the atmosphere than they emit.
THANK You
AMAHAN, ABRAHAM
ARADILLOS, JAYLORD
COTONER, ALJUNE DANIEL
LAHOYLAHOY, RENALYN
LUNDAY, BLISS MIKAELA