University Environmental Engineering: EIA and Soft Tools Assignment

This assignment addresses key concepts in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). It begins with a summary of the "Limits to Growth" article, exploring resource depletion and environmental impacts, and discusses how these issues are being tackled. The assignment then compares EIA approval processes in New South Wales (NSW) and Queensland (QLD), highlighting commonalities and differences. The importance of public participation in EIA is examined, outlining scenarios where public opinion is crucial. Finally, the assignment provides an overview of the EIA process in Western Australia (WA), detailing the steps from proposal referral to implementation, including the role of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) and the Minister for Environment.