5.6 Environmental Policies and Legislation
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5.6 Environmental Policies and Legislation
To what extent does globalization contribute to sustainable prosperity for all people?
To what extent does globalization contribute to sustainable prosperity for all people?
Industry and daily living have an impact on the environment, which does
not respect the borders of nations or provinces. When pollution occurs
in one country, other nations are affected. Greenhouse gases do not
affect the climate only of the nation in which they are produced, they
affect everyone. Ironically, their effects are even worse in areas where
few emissions exist, such as sub-Saharan Africa and the far North.
Individuals can take many measures to limit the negative impact of their lives on the planet, but for real action, sometimes laws are required to force corporations and individuals to make changes to protect the planet and ensure our survival. Because pollution, environmental degradation, and global warming do not respect political borders, international agreements are necessary.
Barrage river barrier
Geothermal power station in Iceland
Wind Turbines in Southern Alberta