Resource development Flashcards
1
Q
What is an environmental impact assessment?
A
Aims to anticipate the likely impacts of a resource extraction project and then adapt the project to minimise impacts. sometimes the project can be abandoned
2
Q
What are factors to consider in an EIA? (5)
A
aesthetic problems air pollution noise pollution water pollution dereliction
3
Q
What the name of an example for a EIA project
A
Rossing in Namibia
