What is an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)? August 2, 2016 An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a science-based study of the possible effects projects may have in an assigned area. This study looks at how the proposed project’s effects will affect the land environmentally, socially, and economically. EIAs help in developing policies and plans for land use and in determining ways to minimize any negative ramifications that such projects may have. In many countries, an EIA is required by law before work can begin. All…
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