ES Unit 2.2 - Environmental Policy

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What does the Clean Air Act regulate and protect the public from?

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Bad Air Pollutants

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Which act mandates the restoration and maintenance of the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nation's waters?

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Clean Water Act

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What is the term for the use of science, ethics, economics, and political process to solve environmental problems?

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Environmental Policy

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What is one of the goals of environmental policy?

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Passing laws that encourage sustainable use of resources

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What economic method is often used to guide policy makers in making pollution regulations?

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Cost-benefit analysis

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Define Environmental Policy.

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A framework that uses science, ethics, economics, and politics to address environmental issues.

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What is the purpose of the Clean Water Act?

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To restore and maintain the integrity of the nation's waters.

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What is a key principle of sustainable resource use?

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Ensuring that resources are used in a way that meets current needs without compromising future generations.

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What is the role of the Safe Drinking Water Act?

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To protect public health by regulating the nation's public drinking water supply.

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What does cost-benefit analysis involve in environmental policy?

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Comparing the costs of an action to its benefits to determine the best course of action.