The environmental assessment
Example: Environmental assessment evaluates potential effects of projects on environment
Definition
"The environmental assessment" is a process that evaluates the potential effects of projects or actions on the natural environment, considering factors like air, water, wildlife, and human health to ensure sustainable development and minimize negative impacts.
Etymology
The term "environmental assessment" combines 'environmental,' relating to the surroundings or conditions in which living beings operate, and 'assessment,' from Latin 'assessare,' meaning to evaluate or estimate. It emerged in the mid-20th century as ecological awareness grew, helping decision-makers balance development with nature protection.
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"The environmental assessment" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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