Theresa May unveils new 25-year Environment Plan in speech at the London Wetland Centre

The video discusses the immense value of natural landscapes and habitats, highlighting their cultural significance and economic impact through tourism and industries like agriculture and fishing. It emphasizes the health benefits and personal connections people have with nature, and argues that economic growth and environmental protection are compatible, rejecting the notion that they are mutually exclusive.

What role do natural landscapes play in our lives according to the video?

• They are mainly used for industrial purposes.

• They are only for aesthetic appreciation.

• They are crucial for food production and cultural inspiration.

• They are primarily for recreational activities.

How does the natural environment benefit our health?

• It is mainly for agricultural use.

• It is a source of technological advancement.

• It offers opportunities for physical and mental well-being.

• It provides a space for industrial development.

What responsibility do we have towards the environment?

• To ignore it as it is not important.

• To exploit it for economic gain.

• To protect and enhance it for future generations.

• To use it only for tourism.

What is the common misconception about economic growth and environmental protection?

• That they are mutually exclusive.

• That they are the same thing.

• That they are both easy to achieve.

• That they are unrelated.

According to the video, what is the role of a free market economy in environmental protection?

• It is irrelevant to environmental issues.

• It can drive sustainable growth with proper regulations.

• It has no impact on the environment.

• It hinders environmental protection.