1. Environmental protection LO: To know what problems the environment is experiencing and what the government are doing about this

8. Government regulation Huge range of legislations, regulations and guidelines designed to protect the environment  Clean Air Act 1993 bans dark smoke from chimneys  Waste legislation is about disposal of waste  Water legislation about discharge into water systems

9. Environment agencies  Take responsibility against people who break the laws.  Give advice to firms.

10. Taxation  Adding high taxes onto businesses who pollute the environment

11. Subsidies  Given to businesses who are doing environmentally friendly things such as opening a plastic recycling plant.  Also given to firms who provide positive externalities eg train companies taking cars off the roads

12. Compensation  Firms have to pay compensation to people living close by if they pollute the environment

13. Recycling  Collection of waste to be re-used.

14. International targets  These are set to reduce global pollution.

15. Permits  Firms buy a permit that lets them create a specific amount of waste. The more waste, the more they cost you

16. Road pricing and charges  Have to pay road tax and tolls on busy roads  Congestion charging for busy areas

17. Look at question 1 and 2