ENV 319 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Municipal Solid Waste, Ecological Footprint, Canadian Environmental Assessment Act
24 Jan 2013
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Strong social, political, and economic institutions: leaders are elected democratically, economically wealthy country, canadians enjoy civil and political libertymany environmental institutions that are specifically geared towards environmental protection and conservation. International pressure: compliance through peer pressure among nations, public opinion, and fear of, international environmental agreements tarnishing one"s reputation. Canada is part of 230 international environmental agreements. Contribution to some agreements were due to self-interest. Effective laws and regulations: ozone depletion used combination of federal and provincial regulations. Montreal protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer. Cut production of ozone-depleting products by 95% The regulations were comprehensive, mandatory, and strengthened regularly. Phasing out cfcs resulted in net economic benefits as well: energy efficiency canada"s overall record is poor, industrial air and water pollution. Energy efficient act targets household appliances and lights. Air and water quality have substantially improved in the past 30 years. Regulations are most effective in reducing pollution for single media, point sources: laws governing forest practices.
