What standards can local and national governments establish to improve the environment? Check all that apply.building codeslaws for recyclingauto-efficiency standardstax credits for toxic dumpingtax deductions for high energy usagetax credits for alternative sources of energy

Governments can improve the environment through rules and incentives that reduce pollution or encourage cleaner choices. Building codes, recycling laws, and auto-efficiency standards can directly promote energy efficiency and reduce waste or emissions. Tax credits for alternative energy encourage people and businesses to use cleaner energy sources. Credits for toxic dumping and deductions for high energy use would reward environmentally harmful behavior, so they would not improve the environment.

AI-written and checked against the verified answer.