A company discharges waste into a river, which then flows past a public park, making the water foul-smelling and unsuitable for recreational activities. Local residents file a suit for public nuisance. Which factor strengthens their claim?a)  The company is the sole business in the areab)  The residents use the park for recreational purposes regularlyc)  The park is designated for public use and enjoymentd)  The waste discharge is legally permitted

The ............. should be entitled to take environmental criteria into consideration in the award of a public contract.a.municipalityb.fraternityc.chastityd.diversity

If environmental harm is discovered, the business entity causing it is frequently held liable by both the government and the victims of the harm in separate proceedings.Question 7Select one:a.Trueb.False

Short Answer Question 2 - Conceptual Framework(Answer length - approximately 150 words)Green Manufacturing Ltd operates a chemical plant in Newcastle. Recent inspections by the NSW Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have identified violations regarding the disposal of hazardous waste, leading to contamination of the Hunter River ecosystem. The EPA has initiated legal proceedings against Green Manufacturing, seeking penalties and remediation costs.The legal team of Green Manufacturing has reviewed the case and advised that, based on the evidence and precedents, they are confident in successfully contesting the allegations. Required:Should Green Manufacturing recognize a liability for this event? Justify your answer by reference to the definition and recognition criteria as per the Conceptual Framework.

It is the custom for paper mills located alongside the Layzee River to discharge waste products into the river. As a result, operators of hydroelectric power-generating plants downstream along the river find that they must clean up the river’s water before it flows through their equipment. Which of the following policies would be most appropriate for dealing with this problem?Multiple ChoiceLevy a tax on the consumers of paper products and use the tax revenues to conduct research on new energy sources.Levy a tax on the consumers of electricity and use the tax revenues to subsidize the consumers of paper products.Levy a tax on the producers of electricity and use the tax revenues to clean up the river.Levy a tax on the producers of paper products and use the tax revenues to clean up the river.

A new paint factory has opened in Cranbourne creating jobs for local residents however it is built on the edge of a park used for recreational activities. The park also has a lake at its centre which attracts native fauna. Affluent from the factory creates a pungent smell and leaches into the ground affecting both flora and fauna in the park and lake. You are a consultant who has been hired by the City of Casey council to provide advise on dealing with the problem. The following data has been collected by you on the costs and benefits of pollution reduction measures. Table 1 Annual tonnes of emissions: 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0 Annual Damage from pollution ($): $700000, $535000, $400000, $310000, $230000, $170000, $115000, $96000, $0 Marginal Benefit of pollution reduction measures ($): ? Annual Cost of pollution reduction measures ($): $0, $37000, $87000, $150000, $230000, $360000, $560000, $765000, $998000 Marginal Cost of pollution reduction measures ($): ? a) Use the data in Table 1 to calculate marginal benefits and marginal costs of pollution reduction measures. b) A council member is suggesting closing the factory down to reduce emissions to 0. Is this the correct course of action? Why or why not? c) What pollution control measures would you recommend (i.e. how many tonnes should be allowed to affect the park and lake?).