Government Action
Officials create these official rules and laws to protect the environment.
government legislation or stringent regulations
This type of technology is designed to be environmentally friendly.
green technology or eco-innovation
The general term for protecting nature and safeguarding the biosphere.
environmental protection
To encourage and support green initiatives.
to promote
A solution that is practical and workable.
viable or feasible solution
This financial measure charges companies for their CO2 output to encourage cleaner practices.
a carbon tax
This system aims to eliminate waste by reusing and recycling materials continuously.
the circular economy
This describes work to actively protect species and their natural homes.
conservation efforts or wildlife preservation
To reduce the severity of a problem, like the impact of climate change.
to mitigate
A plan that is designed to work for the future, not just provide a quick fix.
a long-term or sustainable strategy
The Paris Agreement is a famous example of this type of pact between countries.
n international agreement or treaty
This technology captures CO2 emissions from factories before they enter the atmosphere
carbon capture and storage (CCS)
This term describes a fundamental change in how a society operates to be more environmentally balanced.
a shift towards sustainability
To capture and use energy from the sun, wind, or heat from the earth.
to harness solar/wind/geothermal power
Acting before a problem becomes worse, rather than waiting to react.
a proactive approach or measure
This is what a government does when it officially introduces a tax on plastic bags.
to impose a levy
When a company puts a lot of money into solar and wind power, it does this
to invest heavily in renewable energy
A solution that requires involvement from everyone, from governments to individuals.
a collective effort or shared responsibility
To provide a motivation for people or companies to recycle
to incentivize
Starting to use energy from sources like solar and wind.
the adoption of renewable energy
It's the job of regulatory bodies to do this to environmental laws, ensuring companies follow them.
to enforce environmental regulations
These are products that do not harm the environment during their production, use, or disposal.
eco-friendly or environmentally sound products
These are efforts to educate the general populace about environmental issues.
public awareness campaigns
To gradually stop using coal and oil.
to phase out fossil fuels
A solution that provides good value for the money spent on it.
cost-effective measures