Environmental Impact, definition of
- Environmental Impact
Any change to the environment whether adverse or beneficial, wholly or partially resulting from human activity, industry or natural disasters.
EcoWho Articles where 'Environmental Impact' used:EcoWho blog posts where 'Environmental Impact' used:News & Blog articles where 'Environmental Impact' used:- Thousands of hectares of koala habitat are cleared every year, including for renewable energy projects
We examined approved and proposed projects under federal environment legislation to look at how much koala habitat is being slated for destruction across several industries. - Climate Change Weekly #514: 🦇 Evidence Mounts that Green Tech Is Wiping Out Species 🐦
I and other Heartland Institute scholars have written before about the bird, bat, and marine mammals that industrial wind is killing around the world. The Heartland Institute has also written concerning industrial solar’s threat to desert species,... - How do you cool a reactor and does Australia have enough water for nuclear power?
Nuclear power relies on millions of litres of cooling water. The federal opposition's plan to build reactors on seven sites raises questions about water use and the effect on the environment. - Nuclear plants are thirsty. Can the driest inhabited continent on Earth support them?
Nuclear power relies on millions of litres of cooling water. The federal opposition's plan to build reactors on seven sites raises questions about water use and the effect on the environment.
- Massive SunCable solar project spanning more than 12,000 hectares gets environmental tick in NT
A project to develop "the world's largest renewable energy precinct" in a remote stretch of the territory receives crucial environmental approvals, but a final investment decision for the $30 billion-plus project is not expected until 2027. - Rural residents told to 'get over' look of powerlines as Victoria's renewable targets face barriers
Andrew Balfour has seven transmission towers on his farm. He doesn't recommend it to others — but sites for new power infrastructure will be needed across the state as renewable energy projects take off. - University clears hundreds of trees to build solar farm
La Trobe University's plan to clear trees for a solar farm in Melbourne's north has raised questions about renewables coming at the cost of native habitat. - Is it worth investing in a battery for your rooftop solar? Here's what you need to know before you buy
In some cases, adding a battery to your rooftop solar system will pay off. But to be sure, households need information about many factors — and there's no single reliable place to find it, write Asma Aziz and Daryoush Habibi. - Going from gas to all-electric is cheaper and greener. Here's how governments can help more of us make the switch
Switching from gas to all-electric has significant financial and environmental benefits, but many households face hurdles that make it hard or impossible to do... - Switching from gas to all-electric is better for your budget and the planet
Switching from gas to all-electric has significant financial and environmental benefits, but many households face hurdles that make it hard or impossible to do...
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