What is the environment?

The environment is a system made up of natural and artificial elements that are
interrelated and are modified by human action. It is about the environment that
conditions the way of life of society and includes natural, social, and cultural values
that exist in a specific place and time.

USE OF THE TERM ENVIRONMENT

In this web tool everything about the environment we use the complete term
as the oldest, the most common, and the one that most of society and children know as
ENVIRONMENT. Therefore, this page values the complete term for being the
better known and sought after for children for a long time. Likewise, the term medium
the most used environment for searching for information and knowledge about it in
the Internet search engines.

However, in favor of many opinions, the expression 'environment' is a pleonasm, and

it can be replaced by other more specific or ambiguous expressions as is the case
deAMBIENTEo environment. The word "MEDIO" can be a noun and also a
adjective, with the meaning of half, so it should not be said "Ministry of Half"
Environment", for example, but "Ministry of Environment", since the use of the article
determine the use of the term as a noun; when it is said simply 'Ministry of'
Ambiente» es porque el sustantivo «Medio» se encuentra sobreenten

did.

In summary, this environmental website uses the term fullENVIRONMENT

reason for searching to reach more to ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION of everyone in general,
recognizing that it should be ENVIRONMENT as a whole from the beginning.

FUNCTIONS OF THE ENVIRONMENT

ELEMENTS OF THE ENVIRONMENT

It is made up of natural elements such as animals, plants, water, air, soil, and
artificial like houses, highways, bridges, etc.

Some believe that the environment is only nature... But no! Man also
it is part... and what a part! We are a very important component because we can
transform it more than any other being on the planet... and thus we have a
superior responsibility.
 ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS

Characteristics of the environment:

1.- Definition.- The environment is the set of biological, physical, and natural phenomena.
that shape the process and existence of life and its cycle.

2.- Environmental Policy; related to the public and private management of affairs
international, regional, national, and local environmental.
3.-Land Use Planning; understood as the distribution of the soils of the territory of
agreement with its characteristics.
4.- Pollution; study, control, and treatment of the effects caused by addiction
substances or agents, both solid and liquid and gaseous to the environment.
5.-Wildlife; study and conservation of living beings in their environment and their relationships,
with the aim of conserving biodiversity.
6.-Landscape; interrelation of biotic, aesthetic, and cultural factors on the environment
environment (flora, fauna, rivers, lakes, etc...)
7.-Environmental Education; changing human attitudes, or rather, of each one of
we humans facing the bio-physical environment and towards a better understanding and solution of the
environmental problems.

8.-Ecology.- This is the discipline that studies the environment and the action of man on it.
same.

9.-Climate.- Climate is understood as natural phenomena, such as rain, heat, waves, the
wind and even the effects produced by the moon.

10.-The Earth's relief is the term that determines the shapes of the Earth's crust.
lithosphere on the surface, both in relation to the emerged lands.

11.-Living organisms.- These are a fundamental part of the environment, as they form the
direct action in the alterations or maintenance of environmental processes.

12.-Geography.-Geography or geology is responsible for terrestrial movements, their

phenomena, since phenomena such as eruptions, tremors, and tsunamis have great
changes in the environment.

13.- Deforestation.- This affects widely, both due to natural causes (fires, pests,
droughts, etc.).

14.- On afforestation.- This phenomenon consists of the excess of a certain type of plants or
overpopulation, which at a certain moment causes great damage to the ecosystem, such as
drowning the rest of the plants, destruction of ecosystems, and death of some species.

BENEFITS OF THE ENVIRONMENT

ENVIRONMENT
The benefits of the environment today are undeniable and they assume responsibility,
abuse and the deterioration that humans evidently generate in front of the different
natural phenomena that occur on our planet, causing changes to the environment
environments that affect not only humans but also other living beings
that live in the ecosystem.

The benefits of the environment for humans are incredible; they help us in everything since
It provides us with clean oxygen which helps us live, thanks to the trees that we find.
they give us their fruits, and from the fruits we also obtain vitamins and minerals that are necessary
for our development, it provides us with the water we drink daily and thanks to the water we are
clean; all these benefits that it gives us.

We breathe your air

Can you imagine living without oxygen? Of course not, that's impossible, but what happens if we don't take care of...
we simply will not have clean oxygen to breathe that's why it is very important to recycle and not
pollute nature.

Renewable energy.

Thanks to the different rivers that nature has, we obtain electrical energy that reaches
our homes, in many cases without harming anything in the ecosystem.

Provides food to people.

If we do not take care of our environment, if we do not stop polluting, we will not be able to in the future.
to have food for people.

Water to drink.

Water is an important factor for humanity to continue living, but in many cases or in
Many countries do not have water, such as Africa, nowadays there is global warming.
which is slowly affecting the entire planet.

The trees, the plants, and the animals that it provides us.

IMPORTANCE OF THE ENVIRONMENT

The importance of the environment lies in the fact that all forms of life take
place in it and not in another place, for which its care and preservation should be one of the
fundamental elements of human action. Nowadays, there is an increasing awareness
notorious about the relevance of these actions, not only individuals but also governments
and companies have started to develop activities aimed at preserving or limiting the
damage to the environment.

WHY TAKE CARE OF THE ENVIRONMENT?

Pero también debemos proteger nuestro ambiente porque lo necesitamos. ¡Y mucho!
We depend on it to exist. Our planet provides us with all the natural resources that
we need to feed ourselves, build our homes, have light, transport ourselves, dress ourselves,
etc. Look around for a second... everything you see - paper, pencil, computer, eraser, etc. - is
obtains, directly or indirectly, from the environment, which is why it is important that we ensure its
ability to continue providing them.
If we destroy the environment, we will be harming ourselves.
the same, to our children and to our grandchildren. Taking care of the world is
to take care of ourselves and that is another very good reason, don't you think?

MAIN FACTORS THAT THREATEN

THE ENVIRONMENT
1.- OIL - MINING - AGRICULTURAL - INDUSTRIAL IMPACT

2.-ATMOSPHERIC IMPACT- GREENHOUSE EFFECT- WARMING

GLOBAL - CLIMATE CHANGE

3.- AIR, WATER, SOIL, FLORA AND FAUNA POLLUTION

4.-DEFORESTATION- TREE CUTTING

5.-CHEMICALS LIKE AMMONIA

6.-POOR WASTE MANAGEMENT- SOLID WASTE- TRASH

7.-DESTRUCTION OF HABITAT-ECOSYSTEMS

8.- IRRATIONAL USE OF NATURAL RESOURCES

The biggest issue the planet Earth has at this moment is the improper use of the
resources that it is important for people to take responsibility for before using resources
natural, perhaps for many this is not important as they think that resources are
inexhaustible, something that is wrong.
ACTIVITIES LIKELY TO DEGRADE
THE ENVIRONMENT

Mining:
Open-pit coal mining or processing.

Extraction or processing of bauxite.

Exploitation of fissile material ores.

Exploitation or processing of salt for industrial purposes.

Exploitation or processing of metallic minerals and precious stones.

Primary exploitation or processing of asbestos.

2. Exploration or production of hydrocarbons:

Exploratory drilling programs.

Hydrocarbon production programs.

3. Forestry:

Harvesting or forest exploitation of forests not subject to plans

Forest Management and Planning, with an effective area exceeding 50 ha and
pending over 15%.

Utilizations or forest exploitations of forests not subject to Plans

Forest Management and Planning, with an effective area greater than 500 ha and a
exploitation intensity greater than or equal to 5 trees per ha.

Utilization or exploitation of forests not subject to management plans.

Organization, Forest Management, with an area greater than or equal to 10,000 ha.

Forestry plantations for commercial or industrial purposes that establish a quota

annual greater than or equal to 500 hectares and whose total area is greater than or equal to 2,000 hectares.

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Sugar mills.

Non-artisanal distilleries or fermentation plants for alcoholic beverages.

Plants producing cellulose, pulp, and paper.

5. Aquaculture:
Shrimp farms.

6. Energy production or industries:

Oil refineries and crude upgrading plants.

Petrochemical complexes.

Cryogenic complexes.

Generation of thermoelectric, hydroelectric, wind, geothermal, and nuclear energy.

Industrial subdivisions.

Basic iron and steel industries.

Basic industries of non-ferrous metals.

Production of cement, lime, and plaster.

Processing of radioactive materials.

Processing and transformation of asbestos or products that contain it.

7. Transport:
Highway projects.

Projects for rural, trunk, and local roads.

Projects for surface or underground railways.

Public and private airport projects.

Commercial ports and docks that allow access to vessels with a tonnage
of a gross record of greater than or equal to 500 metric tons or involving dredging of
volume greater than or equal to 50,000 cubic meters.

Projects for channels and inland navigation routes.

Hydraulic works projects for the construction of navigation channels.

8. Waste disposal:

Sanitary landfills with a capacity greater than or equal to 300 metric tons per day.

Facilities for the treatment or final disposal of toxic or hazardous waste.

9. Development of tourist infrastructure works or

residential:

Residential urban developments with a gross density greater than or equal to 100
inhabitants per ha, or a population of 2,500 inhabitants or more, to be located outside of
urban areas.

Tourist developments with more than 100 rooms in coastal and island areas or with
a proposal for occupation of at least 60 inhabitants per hectare outside urban areas.

Tourist developments with an area greater than or equal to 20 ha in continental areas.

 10. Development of other infrastructure works:

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electric transmission lines with a capacity greater than or equal to 230,000 volts.

Pipelines, multi-product pipelines, and trunk gas pipelines with diameters equal to or greater than 40 cm.

Reservoirs for irrigation, flood control, general supply, generation of

hydroelectricity, with a capacity greater than or equal to 500,000 m3 or that occupy a
area greater than or equal to 100 hectares

Transfers.

Filling of coastal marine, lacustrine, and fluvial areas for the construction of works of
infrastructure, with areas greater than or equal to 1 ha.

Irrigation systems that are supplied from reservoirs or that cover larger areas or
equal to 3,000 hectares.

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Emissaries for the underwater discharge of wastewater from centers

towns with more than 10,000 inhabitants.

Municipal wastewater treatment plants for population centers with more than
10,000 inhabitants.

CONSEQUENCES OF DESTRUCTION
ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT AND CHILDREN

Atlas on child health and the environment

Small children, whose bodies develop rapidly, are especially vulnerable, and
in some cases the health effects only manifest in later years of life.

To illustrate the impact of the environment on children's health, the World Health Organization
The World Health Organization (WHO) published the first 'Atlas on Child Health and the Environment' in 2004.
The work gathers a series of data on the effects of environmental risks on health.
children who, observed together, provide a graphic image of the dangers we face
everyone and the reasons why more than three million children under five die each year
years around the world.

- Traditional risks (directly related

with poverty and insufficient development)

Lack of access to drinking water.

Inadequate disposal of excrement and garbage.

Unhealthiness in the housing and in the community

Air pollution in the home due to dust, mold, and the use of coal or others
biological fuels for cooking or heating the environment.

Contamination of food with pathogens.

Contamination of drinking water by sewage.

Natural disasters, including droughts, floods, and earthquakes.

Contamination of the home by lead in ceramics and paints.

• Accidentes y enfermedades ocupacionales en la agricultura, en la industria y en el sector

informal work.

Modern risks:
Accumulation of hazardous solid waste.

Urban air pollution from emissions from industries and vehicles.

Water resource pollution from industries, agriculture, and the drainage of centers
urban

Misuse of chemical or radioactive substances linked to new technologies for

agriculture and industry.

Traffic accidents.

Emerging or re-emerging infectious diseases.

Climate and atmospheric changes, such as the thinning of the ozone layer and the effect
greenhouse.

Violence and psychosocial effects of the urban environment.

Smoking and drug addiction.

Main complications
Pesticides pose a danger to children's health when used.
are stored in the home. In addition, the massive use of pesticides in crops that
what we consume affects our health, but children absorb proportionally more
amounts of that type of substances due to the higher intake of fruits and vegetables
contaminated relative to their body weight.

Households where food preparation is done using biological fuels.

They have for the little ones the additional risk of indoor air pollution.

The increase in the number of children with respiratory problems, asthma, and allergies is
mainly due to environmental pollution. According to a new study led by
researchers from the University of Southern California, pollution and stressed parents
significantly increase the risk of childhood asthma. This is because air pollution
it can promote inflammatory responses in the respiratory pathways of the lung.

The organochlorine compounds, whose main route of ingestion is through diet, air, and water.
of consumption, are associated with growth and motor development and subsequent cognitive development.

Most chemical compounds cause skin problems and ocular conjunctivitis if

they are not protected against their exposure. Air pollution also produces
very severe skin reactions, among which irritant dermatitis can be differentiated,
allergic contact dermatitis and photosensitive dermatitis. Likewise, the reduction of the layer
ozone over the Arctic, in the northern hemisphere, facilitates its arrival at the surface of the earth
a greater amount of ultraviolet radiation, increasing the incidence of skin cancer.

Another environmental danger is lead, whose particles, when suspended in the air,
they can be absorbed into the blood and even at relatively low concentrations they often have a
negative effect on children's mental development, in their growth... The countries
industrialized countries have drastically reduced or eliminated the consumption of leaded gasoline,
what has been clearly reflected in the lead levels in the blood of the population in
Many developing countries, on the contrary, still continue to use gasoline with
this additive.

HOW TO TAKE CARE OF AND PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT

ENVIRONMENT
On the occasion of World Environment Day, the World Association of Educators
Infantiles (AMEI) offers a decalogue for children with tips on how they can take care of the environment.
environment. They are 10 'golden' rules for children to put into practice and be able to contribute to
environmental protection:

Recycling is a very fun game, it's about putting each thing in the right color bin.
There are different containers for each type of waste, according to its material. Separate the waste.
it can be very entertaining for children.

Water is a scarce resource. When you brush your teeth after eating or wash your hands before
With every meal, you should not forget to turn off the tap. The world will thank you for saving water.

Don't throw paper on the ground, smart kids have invented trash cans for that. If you go
while walking down the street and you don't see any trash can, keep in your pocket what you want to throw away and do
strips at home, in the cube of the color that corresponds to it. You must be an accomplice of the people who
They work for the well-being of our environment.

Turn off the room light (bedroom, kitchen, living room, etc.) every time you leave. And don't take long.
too much with the light on. Save electricity.
5 - Since resources are limited, share your toys and school supplies with other children.
When you no longer use them, pass them on to other children.

6-Whenever you want to draw, take advantage of the back of a used sheet of paper, thus you will be recycling.
paper

7-Plants are living beings, therefore they should not be stepped on or pulled out, and they need to be watered.
daily. They depend on human care.

Pets are companion animals that are under your care. Therefore, you have to provide them with
eat, drink, take them to the veterinarian frequently and not just when they get sick, play
with them, take them out for a walk so they can go to the bathroom, give them affection... And above all, not to hurt them.
things that may annoy, hurt, or make them suffer.

9-The things that are in the street belong to everyone and should not be damaged, broken, or soiled.

10- We must take care of and respect the environment, but we must also respect and care for the
people around you.
 WHAT CAN WE DO?

Stop being a passive observer of the destruction of our

world and all the beings that inhabit it, do something to achieve the
real change and remember that the worst you can do is nothing
Although it may seem that only governments have the ability to save natural resources from
Planet, the truth is that every little grain of sand helps, if not to improve the situation, then to
that it does not worsen even more. Educational measures are key in this improvement process. Many
autonomous communities and non-state organizations are carrying out campaigns in
schools to teach children the importance of caring for and respecting our environment.

But the role of parents is essential in this process. Not only to teach them what can be done,
Without preaching with example. Tasks as easy and simple as recycling, or turning off the lights if not
they are being used, they help children adopt a respectful attitude from a young age with
environment, and that as they grow older, they adopt increasingly more measures
important in order to leave a livable world for our grandchildren.

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An essential thing is the education of children. Remember that the measures

they will begin to bear fruit when today's children are adults.
Thus, from now on we must prepare them to learn to
take care of the planet and enjoy nature in all its splendor.
 Your Grain of Sand Get excited, with your help we will make this a better world
clean and sustainable
SOME MEASURES FOR A FUTURE
BETTER
Educating children, from a young age, in habits like reducing water consumption, separating
waste or recycling paper is essential for them to become adults in the future
responsible with the environment. What can be done at home to improve this?
situation?
Small great gestures to care for our planet:

While you brush your teeth or wash yourself in the shower, turn off the faucet and save water.

Whenever you can, walk or ride a bike. You get exercise and it's a lot of fun. If not
you can, it's best to use public transport.

If you're not using them, turn off the television, the DVD or the computer. You will save more in a year.
of 87 kg of CO2.

Always recycle! It's a very simple and effective gesture. By recycling half of the
Household waste can reduce up to 1,000 kg of CO2 per year.

If you want your plants to be amazing, water them with the water used to boil vegetables.
when it has cooled down, of course.

Remember: batteries pollute a lot. Use them properly and never throw them away along with the
normal trash. Try switching to rechargeable batteries.

Take advantage of natural light. Turn off the lights when leaving the room and choose bulbs of
low consumption.

Pollution can also be acoustic. Respect the environment by avoiding the

unnecessary noise, especially in rural environments.

Planting a tree is a gesture that saves lives, and you can do it! Just one tree.
it will absorb a ton of CO2 over the years.
 CHILDREN AND THEIR ENVIRONMENT

ENVIRONMENT

Teach them to take care of their Planet!

Educating children to respect the environment not only contributes to improving their quality of
life in the future and the health of our planet, but also to improve the health of our children.
According to the WHO, more than three million children under five die each year from causes and
health issues related to the environment. Climate change, pollution, the
ozone layer hole… these are problems known to everyone but, do you know what you can
make them disappear?

The environment and health

Today's children are tomorrow's adults, which is why it's important to teach them from a young age to take care of
respecting the environment will turn them into people aware of the dangers it entails
misuse of natural resources. There are more and more organizations and associations
worried about raising awareness among the population about the problems we are going to encounter from here
in a few years due to pollution, desertification, melting ice, climate change, etc.
Some of the consequences have already begun to be felt, such as the terrible droughts that are affecting
some countries, or the catastrophic storms that hit others.
Our health is also beginning to show these changes: an increase in skin cancer,
respiratory problems, problems in neurological development... And, as always, the most
Those affected are children. Every year, more than three million children under the age of 5 die from causes
and conditions related to the environment. These problems vary by area: In the
developing countries, environmental risks and pollution contribute significantly
important to childhood mortality, morbidity, and disability associated with the
acute respiratory diseases, diarrheal diseases, physical injuries,
intoxications, insect-borne diseases, and perinatal infections.

Exposure to harmful environmental risks to health can begin before the

birth. Lead in the air, mercury in food, as well as other substances
chemicals can have long-term effects, often irreversible, such as infertility, miscarriages
spontaneous and birth defects. The exposure of women to pesticides, solvents and
Persistent organic pollutants can affect fetal health.

The earth is not an inheritance of our

parents rather a loan from our children
 The children and adults of today can no longer wait for the
Tomorrow, our time is running out. It is required to create, in
all ages environmental awareness, so that
each one of us take an action in
benefit to our environment, regardless of what
as complex or simple as this.

The Best Inheritance We Can Leave Our Children Is:

Love, Knowledge and a Planet Where They Can Live.
 Shall we reflect?
The world that we have created up to this moment as a result of our way of thinking
It has problems that cannot be solved by thinking in the way we created them.

It is necessary to change our way of thinking and acting in order to modify the destiny to which
we are leading the planet. A social, political, economic, and cultural change is necessary to
to prevent the ecological crisis from ultimately destroying humanity.

Let's take care of our environment, nature, and natural resources. Give the environment a breath.
stop polluting.

Today nature cries out for help, extend your hand to it. A green and clean world is a world
better.
 WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY

World Environment Day is not just a

day more, it must be every day to promote the
care and defense of the environment as a whole for
humanity and future generations.
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