CAPSTONE TEAM 2020/2021
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What are we looking at?

​What is an environmental hazard?

Why does this matter?

An environmental hazard is defined by Al-Sharqi (2017) as “a substance, state or event which has the potential to threaten the surrounding natural environment and/or adversely affect human's health”.
Data trends show that environmental hazards are happening with increased frequency.

We found that 119 disasters in the last ten years in the United States have estimated cost impacts of $1 billion or more each; Texas shows similar trends.

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Image: American Museum of Natural History

Natural Hazards in Texas

  • Hurricanes
  • Wildfires
  • Tornadoes
  • Dust storms
  • Hail
  • Drought
  • Flooding
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Image: New York Times

​Anthropogenic Hazards in Texas

  • Erosion
  • Exposure to hazardous chemicals
  • Fracking-related earthquakes

​Environmental Hazards and Health

Health is defined as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” by the World Health Organization (W.H.O.).

We found there is an:
  • Increased proximity to environmental hazards is correlated with increased stress and reduced well-being
  • Increased impact on impoverished communities
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  • The Report