May 1, 2024
Updated May 10, 2025
19 minute read
Environmental impacts refer to any change to the environment, whether adverse or beneficial, wholly or partially resulting from an organization's activities, products, or services. This broad definition encompasses a vast array of interactions between human actions and the natural world, from localized pollution incidents to global climate change. Understanding these impacts is crucial not only for the health of our planet but also for the sustainability of human societies and economies.
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Reading list
We've selected eight books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Environmental Impacts.
Focuses on Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA), a systematic process to evaluate the environmental effects of policies, plans, and programmes. It covers principles, methods, and case studies of SEA.
Discusses the latest developments in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) theory and practice. It explores emerging issues, such as climate change, sustainability, and cumulative effects.
Explores the challenges and opportunities facing Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in the 21st century. It covers emerging issues, such as climate change, sustainability, and stakeholder engagement.
Examines the environmental impacts of various energy sources, including fossil fuels, renewable energy, and nuclear energy.
Examines the environmental impacts of agriculture. It covers topics such as land use, water use, and pollution.
Examines the environmental impacts of transportation. It covers topics such as air pollution, climate change, and land use.
Explores the relationship between economic activities and environmental impacts. It covers topics such as pollution, resource depletion, and climate change.
Examines the environmental impacts of tourism. It covers topics such as pollution, resource depletion, and social and cultural impacts.
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