ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Flashcards
Raised level of awareness for preservation and conservation efforts.
Most important gain
Helps in talking better care of the available resources.
Practice of ecological tourism
(negative impact) contributes to global warming
Carbon emissions
(negative impact) can have significant impacts on the natural habitats, deforestation, and loss of biodiversity.
Land lise and development
(negative impact) generates significant amounts of waste waters from hotels, restaurants, and recreational activities.
Water pollution
(negative impact) food waste, plastic bottles and other packaging materials.
Solid waste
(negative impact) causing stress, displacement, and even endangerment of species.
Wildlife disturbances