Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Coastal
A structured approach to predicting and evaluating how coastal projects will affect ecosystems, physical processes, and human communities.
Real World
The Hinkley Point C nuclear power station in Somerset required extensive coastal EIA, assessing impacts on the Severn Estuary's protected mudflats, fish populations, and sediment dynamics before construction was approved.
Exam Focus
Link EIA to sustainability by explaining how it ensures mitigation measures are built into project design from the outset.
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