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What marked the most proactive era for environmentalism in the United States?
What marked the most proactive era for environmentalism in the United States?
Which principle emphasizes the concept of sustainability to avert a global ecological crisis?
Which principle emphasizes the concept of sustainability to avert a global ecological crisis?
When was the Precautionary Principle first recognized within international environmental policy?
When was the Precautionary Principle first recognized within international environmental policy?
Which principle outlines the involvement of the general public as stakeholders in environmental decisions?
Which principle outlines the involvement of the general public as stakeholders in environmental decisions?
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What key concept does the Equity Principle refer to?
What key concept does the Equity Principle refer to?
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Which principle underscores the need for environmental protection as a way to safeguard human rights?
Which principle underscores the need for environmental protection as a way to safeguard human rights?
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What are the two viable alternatives to fossil fuels mentioned in the text?
What are the two viable alternatives to fossil fuels mentioned in the text?
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Which fossil fuel is described as the most abundant on Earth?
Which fossil fuel is described as the most abundant on Earth?
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What is crude oil further refined into?
What is crude oil further refined into?
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From which geological layers of the Earth's crust is natural gas extracted?
From which geological layers of the Earth's crust is natural gas extracted?
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What is bioenergy derived from, according to the text?
What is bioenergy derived from, according to the text?
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Which energy source is currently being developed to replace fossil fuels, according to the text?
Which energy source is currently being developed to replace fossil fuels, according to the text?
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What is the main focus of environmental stewardship?
What is the main focus of environmental stewardship?
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Which type of environmental steward is involved in ocean clean-ups and bird census?
Which type of environmental steward is involved in ocean clean-ups and bird census?
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Who are the financial supporters of environmental causes?
Who are the financial supporters of environmental causes?
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What is the main determinant of climate?
What is the main determinant of climate?
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Which type of climate refers to the overall climate of a region?
Which type of climate refers to the overall climate of a region?
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Who are considered Practitioners in environmental stewardship?
Who are considered Practitioners in environmental stewardship?
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What is the main focus of a sustainable economy?
What is the main focus of a sustainable economy?
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According to the United Nations Environment Programme, what are characteristics of a green economy?
According to the United Nations Environment Programme, what are characteristics of a green economy?
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What does the Green Economy Coalition define a green economy as?
What does the Green Economy Coalition define a green economy as?
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During which historical period did the mass production of goods largely rely on oil and gas?
During which historical period did the mass production of goods largely rely on oil and gas?
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What was 'Silent Spring,' written by Rachel Carson in 1962, symbolic of?
What was 'Silent Spring,' written by Rachel Carson in 1962, symbolic of?
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What is environmental policy primarily a statement of commitment to?
What is environmental policy primarily a statement of commitment to?
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What is the major ingredient in smog?
What is the major ingredient in smog?
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Which air pollutant is a toxic, odorless, colorless gas produced during fossil fuel or biomass burning?
Which air pollutant is a toxic, odorless, colorless gas produced during fossil fuel or biomass burning?
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What is the main source of lead exposure in urban areas according to the text?
What is the main source of lead exposure in urban areas according to the text?
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Which gas is formed through combustion and is mainly produced by industries and electric power plants?
Which gas is formed through combustion and is mainly produced by industries and electric power plants?
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What does acid precipitation refer to, as described in the text?
What does acid precipitation refer to, as described in the text?
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Which layer in the atmosphere acts as a filtering mechanism for harmful ultraviolet rays from the sun?
Which layer in the atmosphere acts as a filtering mechanism for harmful ultraviolet rays from the sun?
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