Milestones and Turning Points

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

What occurred as a result of the 1969 Cuyahoga River fire? a. The number of fire stations along the river was doubled. b. The public was restricted from accessing the Cuyahoga River. c. Public awareness of water pollution increased. d. Ohio residents organized a massive campaign to clean up the river.

The cap and dividend policy works by _______. a. ending industrial carbon emissions immediately b. reducing carbon emissions over time through the use of permits c. reducing carbon emissions by rewarding industry for better practices d. all of the above

Which of the following statements about the cap and dividend policy is not true? a. The number of issued permits under the cap and dividend policy increases year to year. b. The cap and dividend policy sets a limit on total carbon emissions. c. The cap and dividend policy works by issuing limit permits. d. Carbon emissions will likely decrease over time as a result of a cap and dividend policy.

Environmental issues have undergone changes since the 1970's.

Why is it important for all countries to participate in reducing resource depletion? a. Resource depletion that occurs in one country may be due to demand in another. b. The depletion of resources in one area can have a dramatic effect on other regions. c. Resources are limited globally. d. All of the above

What historically has had the greatest impact on the development of environmental policy? a. small-scale private environmental events b. large-scale public environmental events c. efforts of conservationists d. none of the above

Which of the following is a possible future milestone in environmental policy? a. water pollution policy b. implementation of a cap and dividend policy c. mandatory environmental assessments d. environmental impact statements

What was an effect of major environmental issues that occurred in the 1960's? a. The national government instituted regulations to handle environmental issues. b. The national government turned all environmental affairs over to individual state governments. c. State governments withdrew from monitoring environmental issues. d. Public awareness of environmental issues decreased.

All international conservation programs were started in the 1990's.