Informed Policy Answers

Energy efficiency strategies are based on the assumption that consumers will be willing to pay more in exchange for reduced energy use.

Ecosystem services are services provided by _______.a. the government in order to maintain ecosystem healthb. communities in an effort to beautify local neighborhoodsc.organizations committed to the environmentd. nature that benefit mankind

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service helps protect endangered species.

Which of the following is not a benefit of increased energy efficiency?a.decreased emissionsb.decreased use of natural resourcesc.decreased energy servicesd.decreased energy use

How is the approach of the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy different than the approach of the Energy Star program?a.The Energy Star program is consumer based, while the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy is industry based.b.The Energy Star program uses lobbying for policy change, while the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy uses consumer tactics.c.The Energy Star program provides tax benefits to consumers who purchase energy efficient products, while the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy provides tax breaks to industries for producing energy efficient products.d.All of the above

How has the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service positively impacted ecosystems?a.by regulating private land useb.by conserving wildlife habitatsc.by banning hunting and fishingd.all of the above

Products that can carry the Energy Star logo include _______.a.appliancesb.electronicsc.lightsd.all of the above

Efforts to restore wetlands and forests along the coast will most likely _______.a.benefit the economy by providing jobsb.improve wildlife populationsc.reduce soil erosion and flooding in coastal areasd.all of the above

The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy works to _______. a. ban the use of products that are not energy efficient b. fine companies that do not operate at peak energy efficiency c. invest in clean energy technologies that will strengthen the economy d. eliminate the use of energy obtained from the burning of coal within ten years Please select the best answer from the choices provided

It is important for _______ to participate in conservation efforts.a.governmentb.businessc.citizensd.all of the above