Key Questions
The following key questions are answered in this module:
What do some of the regulations govern when it comes to the environment?
Some of the regulations created by the various government agencies govern activities that consume or contaminate water, air emissions, the use of toxic chemicals and substances, such as solvents, pesticides, mercury, and lead, and much more.
What are some of the core principles of environmental stewardship?
Some of the core principles of environmental stewardship include pollution prevention, resource conservation, chemical and waste management, and accidental release, spill response, and prevention.
What is pollution?
Pollution is the contamination of the environment by substances that harm plants, animals, people, or natural resources.
What is pollution prevention?
Pollution prevention is any practice that reduces or eliminates pollution at its source, so pollution prevention is also known as source reduction.
What is resource conservation?
Resource conservation means using the earth's resources wisely so we can benefit from them now and in the future. Some resources like trees and plants are renewable, but others, such as oil and natural gas, are nonrenewable.