Sustentabilidade: um estudo sobre a problemática da despoluição ambiental em Mata de São João, BA

Abstract

The process of environmental remediation is a complex phenomenon, whose subject is controversial . Each location has its own peculiarities and often can not adopt the solution used in another location, even in similar situations. The technological ability to tackle environmental problems require financial, human, technological and environmental resources. The objective of this work was to study the phenomenon of environmental pollution in Mata de São João and check for environmentally sound, socially just and economically responsible practices. Furthermore, analyzing the factors that cause positive and negative impacts this process. For this, sought to clarify the issues of sustainability from the point of view of Dias (2011), that speaks of three dimensions: environmental, economic and social. In addition, there are other suggestions for coping with negative impacts on the environment. Leite (2009) speaks of reuse of discarded materials, recycling or remanufacturing. Laws such as the Master Plan for Mata de São João, which brings some regulations on the environment were also analyzed, the City Statute, which provides guidance on urban policy and environmental protection, seeking their preservation for future generations; Law which deals with the National Environmental Education Policy, which states that environmental education be adopted at all levels and types of education. The factors that cause positive and negative impacts in the environmental remediation process in Mata de São João have tourism as a point of analysis of the tripod of economic, social and environmental development. The survey was completed by stating that there are ways to mitigate the negative impacts of this economic activity in Mata de São João do not lack alternatives to prevent pollution or even the recovery of environmental degradation and pollution. Finally, it is suggested that environmental education is a viable alternative to ensure the sustainability of this development.