The lesson and reading assignments in this unit discuss the relationship between businesses and environmental issues. Society has started to demand businesses take some responsibility for environmental concerns.

Do you believe businesses should be required to help protect the environment? Explain your rationale and offer examples of the consequences of failing to do so or expected positive outcomes to support your position.

What specific actions can businesses take to improve environmental concerns? Give two examples of potential actions - one that can have an impact at a local level and one that can impact the environment at a global level.