Recap of Sessions 18 & 19

What framework does the Environmental Protection Act set out?

• Urban development framework

• Renewable energy framework

• Waste management licensing framework

• Wildlife conservation framework

What does the Clean Air Act 1993 empower local authorities to do?

• Designate smoke control areas

• Increase industrial production

• Reduce water consumption

• Implement noise regulations

What is a modern relevance of the Clean Air Act 1993?

• Addressing water scarcity

• Reducing visible air pollution

• Increasing agricultural output

• Promoting tourism

What type of emissions does the Clean Air Act 1993 set limits on?

• Carbon dioxide

• Sulphur content in industrial fuel oil

• Methane

• Ozone

What does the authorisation process help prevent according to the Radioactive Substances Act 1993?

• Financial loss

• Environmental contamination

• Increased production

• Employee turnover

What is the purpose of the Controlled Waste Regulations 2012?

• To increase waste production

• To classify different types of waste

• To eliminate waste management companies

• To reduce recycling efforts

What do the Controlled Waste regulations empower authorities to take action against?

• Proper waste management

• Non-compliance and illegal waste disposal

• Increased recycling

• Waste classification

What does the EU Water Framework directive aim to protect through its standards?

• Only human health

• Aquatic ecosystems and human health

• Only aquatic ecosystems

• Only industrial interests

What is the role of sustainable use in the EU Water Framework directive?

• To promote excessive water use

• To balance environmental needs with other sectors

• To ignore agricultural needs

• To focus solely on urban development

What does the EU Habitats directive ensure regarding development and protected habitats?

• Development is prioritized over conservation

• Development does not adversely affect protected habitats and species

• Development is halted completely

• Development is only for commercial purposes