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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

Which of the following statements about the cap and dividend policy is not true?

The number of issued permits under the cap and dividend policy increases year to year.

The cap and dividend policy sets a limit on total carbon emissions.

The cap and dividend policy works by issuing limit permits.

Carbon emissions will likely decrease over time as a result of a cap and dividend policy.

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

The Kyoto protocol works by _______.

mandatory involvement

voluntary involvement

imposing trade restrictions on nonparticipating countries

offering monetary rewards to participating countries

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 was an effect of major environmental issues that occurred in the 1960’s?

The national government instituted regulations to handle environmental issues.

The national government turned all environmental affairs over to individual state governments.

State governments withdrew from monitoring environmental issues.

Public awareness of environmental issues decreased.

Which of the following statements about the cap and dividend policy is not true?

The number of issued permits under the cap and dividend policy increases year to year.

The cap and dividend policy sets a limit on total carbon emissions.

The cap and dividend policy works by issuing limit permits.

Carbon emissions will likely decrease over time as a result of a cap and dividend policy.

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