ENSP 102 Midterm: Exam 1 Study Guide

• School: University of Maryland
• Department: Environmental Science and Policy
• Course: ENSP 102
• Professor: Goger

Document Summary

Environmental policy: definition: government action in response to environmental problems, policy can be, supportive or restrictive, binding or non binding (no consequences, either global or local. Dam: 1950s/60s: post wwii setting the stage for the environmental movement of the 70s, scientific discovery of ddt (pesticide used in homes and farms) and rachel. Obama"s, still have yet to understand his roles because too early in term. Conservation vs. preservation: conservation: wise and sustainable use of resources, gifford pinchot, us forest services, teddy roosevelt"s philosophy, utilitarianism, instrumental value, preservation: leave nature untouched, john muir, sierra club, national parks, intrinsic value. Legislative branch: creates laws and statutes, budget appropriations, approves presidential nominees, ratifies international treaties. Executive branch: led by the president, includes vp, cabinet, and gvt agencies (epa, department of. Implement and enforce laws: budget proposals, proposes and negotiates international treaties, signs/vetoes legislation, executive orders, nominates and appoints, rules and regulations, interpret statutes and develop rules to implement the statute.