National Environmental Policy Act

Which is not a guideline towards transitioning to a more environmentally sustainable society?

No regulations on marketplace solutions

Which of these is one of three major reforms analysts suggest to level the playing field?

Establish rules to identify SLAPP suits that lack merit

What is the most effective way to encourage sustainable practices?

Encourage banks to stop lending to unsustainable industries

Which of these factors is not a threat to public and economic safety?

Advancements in technology and medicine

Which of these is not a type of environmental legislation?

One that sets aside protection for big businesses

Why is it difficult for private citizens and groups to sue against large corporations?

Plaintiffs must prove that they were significantly harmed

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1
What is the NEPA?
New Environment Protection Act
National Environmental Policy Act
National Environment Protection Agency
National Endangered Plant Association
2
What is an action student environmental groups can make to bring about changes?
Carry out ecological restoration programs
Design sustainable campus architecture
All of the above
Make environmental audits of campuses
3
What is NOT one of the three major groups opposed to environmental proposals?
Citizens who care about private property
Government officials who have little funding power
NEPA
Corporate leaders
4
Which is not a guideline towards transitioning to a more environmentally sustainable society?
Preventing environmental problems
Business is not the enemy
No regulations on marketplace solutions
Stop exaggerating
5
Which of these is one of three major reforms analysts suggest to level the playing field?
Establish rules to identify SLAPP suits that lack merit
Get rid of statues of limitation
Accuse large corporations of neglegence
Lower the fines for violators and reduce jail sentences
6
What are the issues with MEA's?
Lack of funding
Lack of support from large developed countries
Both A and B
Poorly enforced and monitored
7
What is the most effective way to encourage sustainable practices?
Protest gas companies by chaining yourself to gas pumps
Break into labs to free animals for testing
Encourage banks to stop lending to unsustainable industries
Sit in on nuclear waste dumps
8
Which of these factors is not a threat to public and economic safety?
Biodiversity
Climate Change
Natural Capital
Advancements in technology and medicine
9
Which of these is not a type of environmental legislation?
One that sets aside protection for big businesses
One that sets standards for pollution standards
One that encourages resource conservation
One that screens new substances for safety
10
Why is it difficult for private citizens and groups to sue against large corporations?
Civil suits prevent individuals from suing corporations
Arbitration and mediation are easier options
Plaintiffs must prove that they were significantly harmed
None of the above

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