Question

what standards can local and national governments establish to improve the environment? check all that apply.
building codes
laws for recycling
auto - efficiency standards
tax credits for toxic dumping
tax deductions for high energy usage
tax credits for alternative sources of energy

Explanation:

• Building codes can ensure construction is environmentally - friendly (e.g., energy - efficient designs).
• Recycling laws promote waste reduction and resource conservation.
• Auto - efficiency standards reduce emissions and energy consumption from vehicles.
• Tax credits for alternative energy sources encourage the use of cleaner energy.
• Tax credits for toxic dumping would be counter - productive as it would incentivize pollution.
• Tax deductions for high energy usage would also be bad for the environment as it would encourage more energy consumption.

Answer:

building codes, laws for recycling, auto - efficiency standards, tax credits for alternative sources of energy