| A | B |
|---|
| policy | rule |
| environmental policy | rule directed at controlling the amount of environmental damage caused by citizens or corporations |
| environmental impact statement | a description of the ways in which a product or service affects the environment |
| nongovernmental organization (NGO) | a volunteer organization funded by private donations, e.g., greenpeace or Doctors without borders |
| treaty | an agreement between nations |
| United Nations | a group of over 200 nations who work together to promote peace, human welfare, economic stability, and environmental stability |
| European Union | A group of European nations who work together to maintain a common currency called the EURO |
| World Bank | an internationally funded organization that provides low cost loans or grants (no pay back) to nations undergoing a financial emergency |
| World Trade Organization | This organization regulates trade between nations, including whether a tariff (fee) needs to be paid |
| tariff | a tax paid to import or export a good |
