Environment Flashcards
1
Q
Carbon trading
A
A system of limiting carbon emissions through granting firms permits to emit a certain amount of carbon
2
Q
Benefits of carbon trading
A
- Good for environment
- Rewards businesses
- Government earns money from fines
3
Q
Problems of carbon trading
A
- Struggle to grow
- Large company’s will still pollute
- Originally expensive
4
Q
How did London overcome congestion
A
Congestion charges - £15
5
Q
Benefits of London congestion charge
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- Generates large sums of money
- Encourages public transport
- Less chances of car accidents
6
Q
Negatives of London congestion charge
A
- Affects poorer people more
- Discourages people to go out and spend
