Environmental engineering
Environmental Engineering
Environmental engineering (pronunciation: /ɛnˌvaɪrəˈmɛntəl ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ/) is a branch of engineering that focuses on protecting people from the effects of adverse environmental effects, including pollution, as well as improving environmental quality.
Etymology
The term "environmental engineering" was first used in the mid-20th century, when the first environmental engineering departments were established in universities. The term combines "environmental", from the Latin environs meaning "surrounding", and "engineering", from the Latin ingenium meaning "cleverness".
Related Terms
- Sustainability: A key principle in environmental engineering, sustainability refers to the practice of developing methods and processes that are environmentally friendly and resource-efficient throughout a building's life-cycle.
- Pollution: One of the main issues that environmental engineering seeks to address. Pollution refers to the introduction of harmful materials into the environment.
- Waste management: A significant aspect of environmental engineering, waste management involves the collection, transport, processing, recycling or disposal of waste materials.
- Water treatment: A process that makes water more acceptable for an end-use, which may be drinking, industry, or medicine. Water treatment is another key aspect of environmental engineering.
- Air quality: Refers to the condition of the air within our surroundings. Good air quality pertains to the degree which the air is clean, clear and free from pollutants.
- Soil contamination: Occurs when chemicals are introduced into the natural soil environment. This type of contamination typically arises from industrial activity, agricultural chemicals, or improper disposal of waste.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Environmental engineering
- Wikipedia's article - Environmental engineering
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