3.7.4.4. Tools and Methods for Reducing Environmental Impact

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does EIA stand for?

   Hint

   Think about the assessment part.

2. 2.

   What is the main purpose of LCA?

   Hint

   Consider what happens from start to end of a project.

3. 3.

   What does Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) help with?

   • Random sampling
   • Evaluating environmental impacts
   • Estimating costs

   Hint

   Focus on what EIA assesses.

4. 4.

   True or False: Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) only evaluates the impacts during a project's construction phase.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the life cycle of materials and projects.

5. 5.

   Critically evaluate how the implementation of LCA in a transportation project can change stakeholder perceptions.

   Hint

   Consider how public opinion can influence infrastructure projects.

6. 6.

   Propose an innovative method of integrating EIA with community feedback for infrastructure projects.

   Hint

   Think about collaboration between planners and community members.