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Implementation of laws
Laws are created to protect the environment.
a) Environmental Quality Act, 1974, 1985
Prevents and controls pollution.
Use of technology
1. Modern technology can be used to reduce pollution and prevent further damage of
the environment.
2. Rubbish can be sorted into recyclable materials and non-recyclable materials. Non-recyclable
materials can be burnt in incinerators where heat produced can be reclaimed and used in
heating or to generate electricity.
3. Catalytic converters are used to reduce the amount of nitrogen oxides emitted and to convert
harmful gases released during combustion if fossil fuels into less harmful products.
4. Unleaded petrol can be used to replace leaded petrol.
5. Filters are fixed on chimneys of factories to reduce the amount of pollutants.
6. Sewage is treated before it discharged into water.
7. Bacteria can be used to breakdown oil which is spilled in the sea.
Education
1. Education is the best way to educate the public on the need to maintain a balanced
ecosystem. In Malaysia, environmental education is one aspect of the National Education
Philosophy.
2. Environmental education is carry out to:
Increase the awareness towards the environment and its problem.
Impart the knowledge to society on the environment, problems of the environment as well
Biological control
1. Biological is the use of natural predators to control the population of pest species.
2. Biological control is better than chemical control which uses pesticides
3. The advantage of the use of biological control:
Cheaper than chemical control
Selectivity, it does not intensify or create new pest problems
The pest is unable (or very slow) to develop a resistance
Does not affect the ecosystem equilibrium
It is a safe and effective method that is environmentally friendly
Renewable energy
1) Renewable energy is the energy flow that occurs naturally in the environment and be
harnessed for the benefit of humans.
2) It is inexhaustible and does not pollute the environment.
3) Renewable energy are:
Solar energy
Wind energy
Geothermic energy
Hydroelectric energy
Biomass energy
Wave energy
4) Non-renewable energy like fossil fuels will be exhausted and cannot be renewed if its usage
is not controlled.
5) Use natural gas and reduce combustion of fossil fuels.
6) Invention of the hybrid and electric cars can reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.