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MAKING ENVIRONMENTAL
DECISIONS
A closer look at Chapter 2 section 3
*Briefly describe the 9 values to consider when making environmental
decisions.
*What are the 4 steps in a simple environmental decision making model?
*Compare short term and long term consequences of 2 decisions
regarding a hypothetical env. issue
Describe 2 major developments in the U.S. environmental history.
What are 3 federal agencies that have environmental responsibilities?
Explain the purpose of Environmental Impact Statements.
How can citizens affect environmental policy at the local, state, and
national levels?
Evaluate the media as a source of info. about the environment.
VALUES TO CONSIDER
(PG.45)
aesthetic
economic
environmental
educational
ethical/moral
health
recreational
scientific
social/cultural
DECISION-MAKING MODEL
provides a systematic approach for making decisions
Involves Four Steps:
1. Gather information from several resources
2. Consider which values apply to the situation
3. Explore consequences
4. Evaluate all information and make a decision
SHORT TERM & LONG TERM
CONSEQUENCES OF HYPOTHETICAL
SITUATION... (46-49)
looking at 3 different values: environmental, economic, and
recreational
consider the following:
-positive short-term consequences
-negative short-term consequences
-positive long-term consequences
negative long- term consequences