11 fascinating environmental protections and laws around the world

As climate change and pollution become more severe, countries are enacting new legislation to protect the planet.Many countries are banning single-use plastics; Kenya has implemented some of the most severe penalties for using plastic bags. Norway created a bee highway to protect pollinators.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.From student walk-outs to the Extinction Rebellion, a growing number of people worldwide are asking companies and governments to address the growing consequences of climate change. While there is still a dire need to cut down greenhouse-gas emissions, some countries have started enacting policies aimed at decreasing the use of plastics, protecting insects, and limiting car use. Here are some the most notable and interesting environmental policies emerging around the world.