Environmental Impacts are changes in the natural or built environment, resulting directly from an activity that can have adverse effects on the air, land, water, fish, wildlife or the inhabitants of the ecosystem. Discus

Pollution, contamination or destruction that occurs as a consequence of an action that can have short-term or long-term ramifications is considered an environmental impact. Most adverse environmental impacts also have a direct link to public health and quality of life issues. Several successful reductions in pollution levels have been attributed to stricter regulations, including levels of carbon monoxide and more recent reduction in fine particulate matter.