Environmental Education

ENVIRONMENT

Environment, set of abiotic elements (solar energy,soilwateryair)y

biotic (living organisms) that make up the thin layer ofthe Earthcallbiosphere
sustenance and home of living beings.

The environment is a set of physical, chemical, biological, and social components.

capable of causing direct or indirect adverse effects in a short or long term on
living beings and human activities.

The Environment is everything that surrounds us and that we must take care of to maintain.
clean our city, school, home, etc., in short, everything where we can be, for this
We have conducted the following research on the Environment.

As a noun (layers, it has not been verified), the word medium comes from Latin.
medium (gender neutral); as an adjective, from the Latin medius (masculine gender). The
The word environment comes from the Latin ambiens, ambientis, from the verb ambere, "to surround."

"to be on both sides". The expression environment could be considered as

pleonasm because the meanings of the two elements of such writings are coincident
with the inherent meaning of when they go together. However, some meanings of
Both words separately are different. What allows their understanding is the
context. For example, other metaphorical meanings of the term environment refer to
social sectors, such as popular environment or aristocratic environment; or attitudes, such as
to have a good atmosphere with friends.

THE WATER
Water is an essential component of the structure and metabolism of living beings.
Moreover, it is the most abundant compound on our planet. However, it has some
very different properties from other similar covalent compounds:

Remains in a liquid state at temperatures at which other similar substances

they pass into the gaseous state.

Solid water (ice) is less dense than liquid water, contrary to the norm.
it is customary that solids are denser than their respective liquids. This fact is
very important for life in cold waters, which freeze in winter.

Additionally, water reaches its maximum density (1000 kg/m3at a temperature of 4ºC.
Above and below this temperature, water expands and its density decreases.

Its resistance to increasing or decreasing its temperature is much higher than that of others.

liquid or solid substances, which help to soften the climate of the regions
coastal.

It breaks down into its elements at 1,500º C.

It is the best solvent for a wide variety of very useful substances, such as salt.
common or sodium chloride, nitrates and phosphates.

The water molecule is made up of one oxygen atom and two hydrogen atoms. Its
the formula is, therefore, H2O.

Each hydrogen atom is bonded to the oxygen atom by a covalent bond.

relatively strong in which the hydrogen atom and the oxygen atom each contribute
an electron. Note, on the page dedicated to the chemical bond, that for both
ionization potential as for electronic affinity the differences between both
elements are small, so it is logical that the bond is covalent.
However, this covalent bond is not completely symmetrical, but the electrons
they are attracted more strongly by oxygen than by hydrogen. When the electrons are
closer to oxygen than to hydrogen, it ends up with a partial positive charge, and the
oxygen with a partial negative charge.
 SOIL CONTAMINATION
Soil contamination consists of the introduction of substances into it.
contaminants, whether the soil, due to the use of pesticides for agriculture; due to irrigation
with contaminated water; from the dust of urban areas and roads; or from tailings
miners and industrial waste spilled on its surface, deposited in ponds
or buried.

It usually appears when there is a rupture of storage tanks.

underground, application ofpesticidessanitary landfill leakages or of
direct accumulation of industrial products, which causes a decrease in the environment
environment since the soils become infertile.

A soil can degrade when substances accumulate in it to levels such that

negatively impact soil behavior. The substances, at those
concentration levels become toxic for soil organisms. It is therefore
of a chemical degradation that causes the partial or total loss of productivity
from the ground.
The most common chemicals include derivatives ofoilsolvents,
pesticides andother heavy [Link] phenomenon is closely related to
the degree of industrialization and intensity of the use of chemicals.

Regarding soil contamination, its risk is primarily ofhealthof

direct form and upon coming into contact with sources ofdrinking [Link] delimitation of the
contaminated areas and the resulting cleanup of these are tasks that consume a lot
time and money, requiring extensive skills ofgeologyhydrographychemistryy
computer models.

AIR POLLUTION
Air pollution is produced as a consequence of the emission of
toxic substances. It can cause disorders such as burning in the eyes and nose.
irritation and itching of the throat and respiratory problems. Under certain conditions
circumstances, some chemical substances found in polluted air
can cause cancer, congenital malformations, brain damage, and disorders of
nervous system, as well as lung injuries and respiratory tract injuries. A
certain level of concentration and after a certain exposure time, certain
Air pollutants are extremely dangerous and can cause serious disorders and
even death.

Air pollution also causes damage to the environment, having affected the
tree flora, the fauna, and the lakes. Pollution has also reduced the thickness of
the ozone layer. It also causes the deterioration of buildings, monuments, statues and
other structures.

Air pollution is also a cause of haze, which reduces visibility.

in national parks and other places and, at times, it constitutes an obstacle for
aviation.
 POLLUTION FROM MOBILE SOURCES

Mobile sources include various forms of transport such as

cars, trucks and airplanes, etc.

The main mobile source of air pollution is the car, as it produces

large amounts of carbon monoxide (CO) and smaller amounts of oxides of
nitrogen (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Programs for controlling car emissions, such as the program for

vehicle verification and the use of catalytic converters have reduced
considerably the amount of air pollutants. Furthermore, the regulations that
specify the quality of fuel for automobiles and emission limits of
new and circulating vehicles have also contributed to greater efficiency and
lower emissions. For example, the transition from leaded gasoline to unleaded gasoline
lead has extraordinarily reduced the amount of lead in the ambient air. Without
embargo, due to the growing number of vehicles, cars continue to be the
main mobile source of air pollution.

GAS EMISSION POLLUTION

Industrial activity produces the emission of a large amount of polluting gases.

to the atmosphere; water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrogen oxides, ozone
and CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons).

These gases are responsible for the quality of the air we breathe. A
high concentration of pollutants can cause diseases
respiratory issues and even death to the living beings in the area.

Two effects of the accumulation of these gases in the atmosphere are:

The ozone layer hole

Greenhouse effect
They are called greenhouse gases (GHG) or greenhouse gases to thegases
whose presence inthe atmospherecontribute tothe greenhouse [Link] most important
they are present in the atmosphere naturally, although their concentration can be affected
modified by human activity, but some also fall into this concept
artificial gases, product of [Link] gases contribute more or less to
clear form of the greenhouse effect due to the structure of theirmoleculesand, in a way
substantial, due to the number of gas molecules present in the atmosphere. Hence,
for example, theSF6,it is an effective EI molecule, but its contribution is
absolutely negligible to the EI.

ACOUSTIC POLLUTION
Noise pollution is the excess of
sound that alters normal conditions
of the environment in a certain
zone. While the noise does not accumulate,
move or maintain in time like
the other pollutions, too
it can cause great damage to quality
of the lives of people if not controlled.

The term noise pollution refers to noise (understood as sound

excessive and annoying), caused by human activities (traffic, industries, establishments
of leisure, etc.), which produces negative effects on the auditory, physical, and mental health of
people. This term is closely related to noise, due to the fact that
this occurs when noise is considered a pollutant, that is, a sound
annoyance that can produce harmful physiological and psychological effects for a
person or group of people. The main causes of noise pollution are
those related to human activities such as transportation, construction
of buildings and public works, the industry, among others.
It has been stated by international organizations that there is a risk of a decrease.
important in hearing capacity, as well as the possibility of disorders ranging from
the psychological (paranoia, perversion) to the physiological due to excessive exposure to the
sonic pollution.
A report from the World Health Organization (WHO) considers 50 dB(A),
as the desirable upper limit. Above this level, the sound becomes harmful
for rest and communication. Being exposed to this type of pollution
exposes to countless disorders and conditions, such as, for example; Disorders in
sleep, hysteria, neurosis, stress, effects on memory, disorders in our
everyday behavior, deafness. Just to name a few alterations. This type of
pollution occurs mainly in densely populated cities, so if
we live in or frequent these cities, let's be part of the solution and less of the
Problem, if we drive let's avoid using the horn too much, put a silencer on it.
escape your car or motorcycle, report construction works where you notice excessive noise.
Each city has regulations that limit the maximum peak sound pressure.
tolerable.

VISUAL POLLUTION

Visual pollution is a type ofpollutionwhat part of all that which

affect or disturb the viewing of any site or break the aesthetic of an area or
landscapeand that can even affecthealthfrom the individuals or area where it
The environmental impact is a problem that is affecting us all.

It refers to the abuse of certain 'non-architectural' elements that alter the aesthetics, the
image of both rural and urban landscapes, which often generate an overload
aggressive, invasive, and simultaneous visual stimulation.

These elements can be posters, cables, chimneys, antennas, poles, and others.
elements that do not cause pollution by themselves; but through manipulation
indiscriminate of man (size, order, distribution) become agents
pollutants.
A savage consumer society in constant change that acts without awareness.
social, nor environmental is the one that least (or allows) the emergence and oversaturation of these

pollutants. This is evident in both rural populations and urban agglomerations.

urban areas with higher density. But logically, it is in the metropolises where all these
males manifest themselves more crudely.

All these described elements negatively influence man and the environment.
decreasing the quality of life.

The advertising billboard is the most notable agent for its immediate impact, creating a
overstimulation in humans through indiscriminate information, and the
multiple messages that invade the gaze. Thus, man perceives a chaotic environment and
of confusion that excites and stimulates him, causing a momentary anxiety while
the stimulus lasts.

The simultaneity of these stimuli to which, for example, the

motorists can become triggers for traffic accidents.
Given that they can cause distraction, and even hinder perception of
the traffic indicator signs. This situation inevitably also acts in
detriment of the same means of communication, mimicking the different signs and

signals to which individuals are subjected, camouflaging themselves mutually and losing strength
the clear reading of the message.

But these agents also significantly affect the physical space.

They look like destroyed or hidden facades due to the overlap of posters, structures.
metallic and chimneys. The architecture appears devalued and miniaturized. The sky
hidden by cables and antennas. The public space distorted and invaded by poles,
poster supports, shelters; obstructed pedestrian traffic; and vegetation
destroyed. This panorama is terribly aggressive for the common man, let's imagine
how much it is for a disabled person, child, or elderly.

This situation not only threatens the beauty of the urban space, but also about the
unclear reading that individuals have of it, making the identification of the
inhabitant with their city.