There are 5 questions for the assignment. All pertaining to Environmental issues and clashing views. All 5 questions are to be answered in 200 words in length.

Question 1

Issue 1 – Precautionary Principle

a.  Outline and discuss 3 main areas of disageement between Nancy Myers’ and Bernard Goldstein’s postion on the Precautionary Principle.

b.  Compare and contrast each view.

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

Response must be 200 words in length.

 

Question 2

Issue 3 – Ecosystem Pricing of Goods and Services

a.  Outline and discuss 3 main areas of disagreement between the authors (Losey and Vaughan vs Gatto and DeLeo).

b.  Compare and contrast each view.

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

Response must be 200 words in length.

 

Question 3

Issue 2 – Sustainable Development

a.  Outline and discuss 3 main areas of disagreement between Jeremy Rifkin’s and Ronald Bailey’s position on sutstainable development and human welfare.

b.  Compare and contrast each view.

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

Response must be 200 words in length.

 

Question 4

Paraphrase the Dung Burial.  Include a discussion about how dung beetles are important to ecosystems.

Response must be 200 words in length.

 

Question 5
Issue – Outline the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s postion against the Precautionary Principle.  Do youe believe if the Precautionary Principle influences decision making in environmental organizations?  Explain your answer.

Response must be 200 words in length.