GEF

164 UNIT 8 Government and Sustainability Objectives In this unit, students will learn to: ■■ Define the role of government in sustainability. ■■ Recognize policy successes and challenges. ■■ Explain cap and trade and pollution taxes. ■■ Explore how businesses benefit from regulation. ■■ Identify challenges of government action. ■■ Discuss government intervention, democracy, and sustainability.