Environmental policy

Environmental policy

Policy related to managing human activities with a view to prevent, reduce, or mitigate harmful effects on nature and natural resources.

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Synergism

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The combined effect or joint action of two or more toxic substances acting together that is more adverse than their sum would be if each were acting separately or independently.

Symbiosis

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An association of two or more organisms of different species in which one or more may benefit and none are harmed.

Values clarification

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A teaching approach which helps students to become more aware of their personal values, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviour toward the environment as well as to develop their own set of values and ...

Values change

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(Value modification, expansion). Occurs when values held by an individual, group, or society are no longer satisfying to those who hold them. Environmental education and training implies change ...

Values

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(Value Systems) Formed by groups of attitudes which cluster. Values pro-duce behaviour as contrasted to attitudes which represent a behavioural disposition potential, or tendency. Values are an ...

High altitude, artic latitude, or mountainous areas(ecosystems that are too cold to support trees and are above the treeline. They are characterised by meadows, low growing and fragile plant life, ...

Tropical forests

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Forest communities which are maintained by the rain(moist climates of tropical regions. Contain the greatest abundance and diversity of plant and animal species and are identified as a conservation ...