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Biodiversity Loss

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Political discussions are about conservation acts, protecting endangered species, and international accords like the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).

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E-Waste

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Political action includes regulations on the disposal and recycling of electronic waste, and initiatives for recoverable design of electronics.

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Desertification

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Political efforts aim at reforestation, sustainable land management, and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).

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Pesticide Use

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Policy debates center around the regulation of chemical pesticides, promotion of integrated pest management, and the potential impact on food safety.

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Deforestation

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Policies focus on sustainable forest management, reforestation programs, and reducing illegal logging through international trade agreements.

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Renewable Energy Transition

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Debates concern renewable portfolio standards, feed-in tariffs, and subsidies for solar and wind energy deployment.

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Plastic Pollution

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Policy responses feature plastic bag bans, extended producer responsibility (EPR), and global movements toward zero-waste cities.

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Nuclear Waste

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Debate on policies for safe disposal, storage, and transport of nuclear waste, and on the role of nuclear energy in a low-carbon future.

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Energy Efficiency

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Political initiatives aim at setting energy performance standards for appliances, building codes for energy savings, and incentives for green technology.

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Overfishing

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Policies encompass catch limits, fishing quotas, and international treaties that aim to prevent fish stock depletion.

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Air Pollution

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Discussions revolve around emission standards, clean air acts, and cross-border pollution controls like the Gothenburg Protocol.

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Water Scarcity

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Political efforts include water conservation policies, infrastructure for water efficiency, and international treaties on transboundary water management.

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Ocean Acidification

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Policy discussions include CO2 emissions reduction, marine protected areas, and agreements on reducing ocean pollution.

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Acid Rain

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Politics involve emissions trading schemes to reduce sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, and international agreements like the Acid Rain Program.

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Sustainable Agriculture

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Policy responses involve promoting organic farming, supporting local food systems, and implementing farming practices that reduce environmental impact.

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Resource Depletion

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Political responses include the promotion of circular economy principles, sustainable extraction protocols, and monitoring resource use through ecological footprint calculations.

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Environmental Justice

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Discourse includes policies addressing the disproportionate impact of environmental degradation on poor and marginalized communities, and promoting equitable distribution of environmental benefits.

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Climate Change

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Political discourse surrounds international agreements like the Paris Agreement, carbon pricing mechanisms, and renewable energy subsidies.

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Urban Sprawl

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Discussions include land use zoning, the encouragement of dense urban development, and investment in sustainable public transportation systems.

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Political responses involve implementing emissions trading schemes, carbon taxes, and international climate targets like the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement.

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