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Principles of Environmental Science

William P. Cunningham, University of Minnesota
Mary Ann Cunningham, Vassar College

Environmental Science and Policy

Learning Objectives

After studying this chapter, you should be able to:

I.

understand how adaptive and precautionary principles can help us make decisions in "wicked" problems where scientific evidence is incomplete or contradictory.

II.

be aware of the goals and opportunities in environmental education and environmental careers.

III.

summarize the cycle by which policy is established.

IV.

describe the path of a bill through the legislature.

V.

recognize the differences among civil, criminal, and administrative law.

VI.

judge the effectiveness of litigation in environmental issues.

VII.

consider the reasons that international treaties have or have not been successful.

VIII.

scrutinize collaborative, community-based planning methods.

IX.

compare radical and mainline environmental groups and the tactics they employ to bring about social change.

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