Which of the following conclusions can be drawn concerning efforts to

Which of the following conclusions can be drawn concerning efforts to decrease environmental pollution?

a. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets priorities for environmental problems and funds action.
b. Federal policies have been weakened, and enforcement lacks funding.
c. Federal recycling mandates have decreased waste products.
d. Legislation is increasingly being passed to force companies to lower toxic waste emissions.

ESSAYBID ANSWER

ANS: B
Legislation in the 1970s was aimed toward a comprehensive national environmental policy. The momentum slowed in the 1980s, with policies being reversed and regulation losing its funding. This trend has continued. The EPA sets rules but lacks resources to accomplish the goals. There are no federal mandates for recycling, but local communities have made great strides in this area.