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Environmental issues have undergone changes since the 1970’s.

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What historically has had the greatest impact on the development of environmental policy?

small-scale private environmental events

large-scale public environmental events

efforts of conservationists

none of the above

The cap and dividend policy works by _______.

ending industrial carbon emissions immediately

reducing carbon emissions over time through the use of permits

reducing carbon emissions by rewarding industry for better practices

all of the above

Why is it important for all countries to participate in reducing resource depletion?

Resource depletion that occurs in one country may be due to demand in another.

The depletion of resources in one area can have a dramatic effect on other regions.

Resources are limited globally.

All of the above

What is the main goal of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change?

to impose carbon emission limits on all countries

to encourage the sustainable use of tropical rainforests

to prevent the continued rise of greenhouse gas concentrations

to end the production of greenhouse gases

The Kyoto protocol works by _______.

mandatory involvement

voluntary involvement

imposing trade restrictions on nonparticipating countries

offering monetary rewards to participating countries

What do the international efforts at reducing resource and ecological depletion have in common?

They rely on voluntary participation.

They came about through the work of the United Nations.

They began in the 1980’s.

They have nothing in common.

Which of the following is a possible future milestone in environmental policy?

water pollution policy

implementation of a cap and dividend policy

mandatory environmental assessments

environmental impact statements

In recent years, the controversy surrounding environmental issues has decreased.

The National Environmental Policy Act was established in 1965.

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