Learn about the rules and plans that protect our planet. Vocabulary in this post regulation noun /ˌɹɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/ A law or administrative rule, issued by an organization, used to guide or prescribe the conduct of members of that organization. Examples: "The school's new regulation requires all students to wear uniforms. " policy noun /ˈpɒləsi/ /ˈpɑləsi/ A principle of behaviour, conduct etc. thought to be desirable or necessary, especially as formally expressed by a government or other authoritative body. Examples: "The Communist Party has a policy of returning power to the workers." legislation noun /ˌlɛd͡ʒɪsˈleɪʃən/ Law which has been enacted by legislature or other governing body Examples: "The new school legislation requires all students to wear uniforms. " enforcement noun /ɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/ /ɛnˈfɔːrsmənt/ The act of enforcing; compulsion. Examples: "Strict enforcement of the school's dress code is necessary to maintain order. " compliance noun /kəmˈplaɪəns/ An act of complying. Examples: "The student's compliance with the school rules earned her a good report card. " sustainable adjective /səˈsteɪnəbəl/ Able to be sustained. Examples: "Our family is trying to live a more sustainable lifestyle by reducing waste and using less energy. " conservation noun /ˌkɑnsə(ɹ)ˈveɪʃən/ The discipline concerned with protection of biodiversity, the environment, and natural resources Examples: "The school's conservation program focuses on recycling paper and using less water. " environmental adjective /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentəl/ /ˌenvairənˈmentəl/ Pertaining to the environment. Examples: "The school's new policy focuses on environmental sustainability. " impact noun /ˈɪmpækt/ /ɪmˈpækt/ A significant or strong influence; an effect. Examples: "The teacher's new teaching method had a significant impact on student learning. "
