Question

Which of the following statements about turning points in environmental policy is true?
a.
Environmental policy has changed over time as a result of pressure from industry.
b.
Turning points in environmental policy were typically the result of urban expansion.
c.
Turning points in environmental policy have come about through increased public awareness.
d.
Environmental policy has changed little over the history of the United States.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

C

Turning points in U.S. environmental policy have most often resulted from increased public awareness (e.g., reactions to "Silent Spring," Cuyahoga River fires, and Earth Day leading to the 1970s environmental laws and creation of the EPA).