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Chapters 1 and 2:Science and the Environment; Economics, Policy and Public…
Chapters 1 and 2:Science and the Environment; Economics, Policy and Public Policy
Is our planet sustainable?
Stewardship
Rachel Carson
justice and equity
Society
balance with natural world
development
What is the difference between sound science and junk science?
Sound science
scientific method
legit
follows standards
Junk science
politically motivated
selective results
quasi-scientific sources
Economics and the Environment
Economic systems
Centrally-planned
Dictatorship
Free-Market
Democracies
Economic progress
GNP
GDP
GPI
Environmental Policy
Market or Regulatory?
Command-and-Control
Market-based
Public Policy Stages
Recognition
Formulation
Implementation
Control
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Benefits of Environmental Regulation
Less pollution
Better human well-being
Clean environment
Economic effects
Job layoffs not related to environment
Job growth
Healthier workers more productive
Pollution control costs add value