Question

What is the role of the "polluter pays" principle in sustainable development?

• A. To subsidize polluting industries
• B. To place responsibility for environmental damage on those who cause it
• C. To allow polluters to continue without consequences
• D. To distribute pollution costs equally across society

Answer 1

Answer:

B. To place responsibility for environmental damage on those who cause it

The polluter pays principle is a foundational concept in sustainable development. It asserts that those responsible for causing environmental damage should bear the costs of mitigating that damage. This principle promotes accountability and discourages unsustainable practices by assigning financial responsibility to the polluters.