Environmental Protection and Sustainability (Grade 11 NSC Matric Economics): Flashcards
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Environmental impact studies
Environmental impact studies
Assessments of development effects before projects begin
Penalties for environmental law breaches
Penalties for environmental law breaches
Fines or imprisonment
Purpose of govt environmental subsidies
Purpose of govt environmental subsidies
Make renewable energy more affordable
Major source of urban air pollution
Major source of urban air pollution
Vehicle emissions
Examples of renewable power sources
Examples of renewable power sources
Solar, wind, hydroelectric energy
Impact of public opinion via internet
Impact of public opinion via internet
Businesses adopt environmental responsibility
Benefit of growing indigenous plants
Benefit of growing indigenous plants
Require less water
Sustainability
Sustainability
Maintaining ecosystems for future generations
Economic instrument: pollution limits
Economic instrument: pollution limits
Setting boundaries for acceptable pollution levels
Organic farming
Organic farming
Agricultural methods avoiding harmful chemicals