ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

Unit1

Issue 1 – Precautionary Principle

a. Outline and discuss three main areas of disagreement between Nancy Myers’ and Bernard Goldstein’s position on the Precautionary Principle.

b. Compare and contrast each view.

c. Which side do you agree with? Explain your answer.

Issue 5 – Military Training and the Environment

Issue 2 – Sustainable Development

a. Outline and discuss three main areas of disagreement between Jeremy Rifkin’s and Ronald Bailey’s position on sustainable development and human welfare.

b. Compare and contrast each view.
c. Which side do you agree with? Explain your answer.

Issue 3 – Ecosystem Pricing of Goods and Services

a. Outline and discuss three main areas of disagreement between the authors (Losey and Vaughan versus Gatto and DeLeo).

b. Compare and contrast each view.

c. Which side do you agree with? Explain your answer.

Issue 4- Outline the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s position against the Precautionary Principle. Do you believe if the Precautionary Principle influences decision making in environmental organizations? Explain your answer.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length for every issue and question. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.