Question 1

A criticism of the revision to the Renewable Fuels Standards in 2014 was that it favored Midwestern-grown corn as a biomass source over more efficient alternatives available in foreign countries,such as sugar cane in Brazil.

Accepted Answer

The criticism of the revision to the Renewable Fuels Standards in 2014 was that it favored Midwestern-grown corn as a biomass source over more efficient alternatives available in foreign countries, such as sugar cane in Brazil.

Question 2

Before a U.S.firm can export hazardous waste to a foreign country,they must have written consent from that government delivered to the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true according to the Basel Convention, an international treaty that regulates the movement of hazardous waste between countries. The Basel Convention requires written consent from the importing country and acknowledgement from the exporting country before any hazardous waste can be exported. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency enforces these regulations in the United States.

Question 3

Many developing nations in order to attract foreign investment have decided not to enforce their labor and environmental laws.

Accepted Answer

This is unfortunately true. Many developing nations have relaxed or not enforced their labor and environmental laws in order to make it more attractive for foreign companies to invest in their country. This often leads to exploitative working conditions for local workers and negative environmental impacts.

Question 4

The Basel Convention on Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes has been adopted by over 150 nations.

Accepted Answer

The Basel Convention on Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes has been adopted by over 150 nations.

Question 5

Environmental issues are generally limited to cross-border pollution such a between the United States and Mexico.

Accepted Answer

Environmental issues are not limited to cross-border pollution and can arise within a single country or region. For example, air pollution in Los Angeles or plastic waste in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch are not cross-border issues.

Question 6

One example of a global solution to a global environmental problem is a multilateral agreement concerning depletion of the ozone layer and the production of chlorofluorocarbons.

Accepted Answer

The Montreal Protocol is a multilateral agreement signed by many countries to phase out the production of substances that contribute to ozone depletion, such as chlorofluorocarbons. This is an example of a global solution to a global environmental problem.

Question 7

Most of the developing countries of Africa and Latin America are free from the environmental pollution of the heavily industrialized nations.

Accepted Answer

While it is true that many developing countries in Africa and Latin America may have lower industrialization levels, they are still not entirely free from environmental pollution. In fact, these regions often suffer from environmental degradation and pollution due to factors such as resource extraction, deforestation, and inadequate waste management practices.

Question 8

Developing countries are enforcing their respective environmental laws in order to reduce their industrial and transportation emissions.

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Question 9

The Basel Convention prohibits shipments of hazardous wastes by a signatory country to a country that has not signed the convention.

Accepted Answer

The Basel Convention does indeed prohibit shipments of hazardous wastes by a signatory country to a country that has not signed the convention. This is a measure designed to prevent unscrupulous operators from dumping hazardous wastes in developing countries that lack the proper infrastructure and regulations to deal with them safely.

Question 10

Under principles of customary international law,no state has the right to use or to permit the use of its territory in a manner causing serious consequences or injury if the injury can be demonstrated by clear and convincing evidence.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true under principles of customary international law. If a state uses or allows the use of its territory in a way that causes serious harm or injury, and this harm can be proven with clear and convincing evidence, then the state may be held accountable under international law. This principle is based on the idea that states have a duty to prevent harm to others and to avoid causing harm themselves.

Question 11

The most important aspect of the Basel Convention has been that the signatory nations succeeded in defining what constitutes hazardous waste and therefore gain the acceptance of member nations in enacting strict environmental laws.

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Question 12

The United Nations has done very little to address the issues of environmental matters due to the individual member nations' desire to advance their economic growth at the expense of pollution.

Accepted Answer

The United Nations has actively addressed environmental issues through various programs and agreements, such as the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Paris Agreement, demonstrating a commitment to tackling global environmental challenges.

Question 13

Due to the influence of chemical industry lobbyists,the United States Congress has no regulations over the export of chemicals to developing nations.

Accepted Answer

The United States Congress does have regulations over the export of chemicals to developing nations, including the Toxic Substances Control Act. However, there have been criticisms and concerns raised about the effectiveness and enforcement of these regulations. It is not accurate to say that there are no regulations due to the influence of chemical industry lobbyists.

Question 14

The GATT allows member nations to impose tariffs on imported products that are not "sustainably" produced (that is,that are produced in ways that cause harm to the environment).

Accepted Answer

The GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade) does not have any provision for imposing tariffs based on the sustainable production of imported products. Its main purpose is to promote free trade and reduce tariffs on international trade. However, some newer trade agreements, such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership, contain specific provisions on environmental standards and sustainable trade practices.

Question 15

Nations have made considerable progress in putting into effect regional agreements for the prevention of marine pollution.

Accepted Answer

Many regional agreements have been established and enforced to prevent marine pollution, such as the MARPOL Convention, the London Convention, and the Barcelona Convention. These agreements have led to a significant reduction in pollution levels in many regions around the world.

Question 16

Countries of the South Pacific have been very successful in enforcing strict environmental safeguards and have entered into regional environmental cooperation to combat creeping pollution.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Conservationists have sought international environmental legal relief through dispute resolution,import bans,and multilateral treaties.

Accepted Answer

Conservationists have indeed sought relief through these methods, such as filing complaints with international bodies like the World Trade Organization, advocating for import bans on products contributing to habitat destruction, and participating in multilateral treaties like the Paris Agreement on climate change.

Question 18

The central problem in environmental law lies in determining which man has created activities that alter the environment to an unacceptable extent.

Accepted Answer

The central problem in environmental law is indeed determining which human activities have caused unacceptable environmental impacts. This is important in order to regulate those activities and prevent further harm to the environment.

Question 19

One dispute resolution mechanism used frequently in international disputes over the environment is binding adjudication.

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Question 20

American law fails to regulate pesticides that are exported to other countries.

Accepted Answer

American law, specifically the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), regulates the export of pesticides, requiring exported pesticides to be packaged and labeled according to the importing country's requirements. Additionally, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) oversees the export of pesticides to ensure compliance with these regulations.

Quiz 20: Environmental Law

A criticism of the revision to the Renewable Fuels Standards in 2014 was that it favored Midwestern-grown corn as a biomass source over more efficient alternatives available in foreign countries,such as sugar cane in Brazil.

Before a U.S.firm can export hazardous waste to a foreign country,they must have written consent from that government delivered to the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency.

Many developing nations in order to attract foreign investment have decided not to enforce their labor and environmental laws.

The Basel Convention on Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes has been adopted by over 150 nations.

Environmental issues are generally limited to cross-border pollution such a between the United States and Mexico.

One example of a global solution to a global environmental problem is a multilateral agreement concerning depletion of the ozone layer and the production of chlorofluorocarbons.

Most of the developing countries of Africa and Latin America are free from the environmental pollution of the heavily industrialized nations.

Developing countries are enforcing their respective environmental laws in order to reduce their industrial and transportation emissions.

The Basel Convention prohibits shipments of hazardous wastes by a signatory country to a country that has not signed the convention.

Under principles of customary international law,no state has the right to use or to permit the use of its territory in a manner causing serious consequences or injury if the injury can be demonstrated by clear and convincing evidence.

The most important aspect of the Basel Convention has been that the signatory nations succeeded in defining what constitutes hazardous waste and therefore gain the acceptance of member nations in enacting strict environmental laws.

The United Nations has done very little to address the issues of environmental matters due to the individual member nations' desire to advance their economic growth at the expense of pollution.

Due to the influence of chemical industry lobbyists,the United States Congress has no regulations over the export of chemicals to developing nations.

The GATT allows member nations to impose tariffs on imported products that are not "sustainably" produced (that is,that are produced in ways that cause harm to the environment).

Nations have made considerable progress in putting into effect regional agreements for the prevention of marine pollution.

Countries of the South Pacific have been very successful in enforcing strict environmental safeguards and have entered into regional environmental cooperation to combat creeping pollution.

Conservationists have sought international environmental legal relief through dispute resolution,import bans,and multilateral treaties.

The central problem in environmental law lies in determining which man has created activities that alter the environment to an unacceptable extent.

One dispute resolution mechanism used frequently in international disputes over the environment is binding adjudication.

American law fails to regulate pesticides that are exported to other countries.