environmental impact assessment
en-VY-run-men-tul IM-pakt ah-SES-munt
ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˈɪmpækt əˈsɛsməntListen
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a systematic process used to evaluate the potential environmental consequences of a proposed project, policy, or plan before a decision is made to proceed; environmental impact assessment identifies likely effects on air, water, soil, biodiversity, human health, and cultural heritage, considers alternatives and mitigation measures, and provides a basis for informed decision-making; it is required by law in most jurisdictions for major infrastructure, industrial, and resource extraction projects and is a cornerstone of environmental governance worldwide
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