Write two 500 word essays addressing the Environmental issues below. No title or reference page required.

Question 1

Write an essay consisting of at least 500 words addressing all of the following topics (a through d):

a. Explain the history of the U.S. Department of the Interior and how it regulates the use of natural resources.

b. What was the purpose of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003? Was the act effective?

c. Has the 1972 Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act been effective?

d. List the pros and cons of the 1973 Endangered Species Act.

QUESTION 2

Write an essay consisting of at least 500 words addressing all of the following topics (a through d):

a. Describe U.S. energy policy in the 1970s.

b. Discuss the 1992 Energy Policy Act.

c. Present similarities and differences in energy policy between the President George W. Bush and President Barack Obama administrations.

d. List at least three U.S. laws that affect offshore oil spills.