To minimize the negative impact of human activities on the environment

To maximize economic growth and development

To ensure the efficient allocation of resources

To promote social equality

Command-and-control regulation

Market-based regulation

Voluntary regulation

Self-regulation

To create economic incentives for polluters to reduce their emissions

To set specific limits on the amount of pollution that can be released

To provide financial assistance to polluters who adopt pollution control technologies

To educate the public about the importance of pollution control

Pollution prevention focuses on reducing the generation of pollutants, while pollution control focuses on reducing the release of pollutants into the environment

Pollution prevention focuses on reducing the impact of pollutants on human health, while pollution control focuses on reducing the impact of pollutants on the environment

Pollution prevention focuses on reducing the cost of pollution control, while pollution control focuses on reducing the cost of pollution

Pollution prevention focuses on reducing the risk of pollution, while pollution control focuses on reducing the severity of pollution

Transportation, industrial activities, and power generation

Agriculture, forestry, and mining

Residential and commercial activities

All of the above

Industrial wastewater, sewage, and agricultural runoff

Oil spills, stormwater runoff, and littering

Mining activities, deforestation, and climate change

All of the above

Solid waste, hazardous waste, and mining waste

Pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers

Oil spills, gas leaks, and pipeline ruptures

All of the above

Respiratory problems, cardiovascular disease, and cancer

Neurological disorders, developmental disorders, and reproductive problems

All of the above

None of the above

Gastrointestinal problems, skin infections, and respiratory problems

Cancer, neurological disorders, and reproductive problems

All of the above

None of the above

Cancer, respiratory problems, and skin problems

Neurological disorders, developmental disorders, and reproductive problems

All of the above

None of the above

Healthcare costs, lost productivity, and property damage

Environmental degradation, climate change, and biodiversity loss

All of the above

None of the above

Lack of political will, lack of funding, and lack of public awareness

Technological limitations, scientific uncertainty, and economic costs

All of the above

None of the above

Increasing focus on pollution prevention, market-based regulation, and international cooperation

Increasing use of technology, data, and innovation

All of the above

None of the above

Strengthening political will, increasing funding, and raising public awareness

Investing in research and development, improving data collection and analysis, and promoting international cooperation

All of the above

None of the above

The need to balance economic growth with environmental protection

The need to address the root causes of pollution, such as poverty and inequality

The need to overcome political resistance and vested interests

All of the above