Cengage Advantage Books: Sustaining the Earth 10th Edition by Tyler Miller,Scott Spoolman

Exercise 26

What is a democracy ? Describe two features of democratic governments that hinder their ability to deal with environmental problems. What is environmental policy ? Describe seven principles that decision makers can use in making environmental policy. Explain why developing environmental policy is a difficult and controversial process. What are four major types of public lands in the United States? Describe the controversy over managing these lands. Describe the controversy over logging in U.S. National Forests. Describe efforts to weaken U.S. environmental laws and regulations.