Conservation

__**Conservation Controversy**__
The Clean Air Act The Clean Water Act The Endangered Species Act EPA Tripled the size of National Parks
 * 1) Summarize the "Historical Perspective" of this issue. (see timeline at the bottom of page 916-917 in text as well)
 * 2) What actions has the federal government taken to protect the environment?
 * 3) What is the controversy about global warming?
 * 4) Why did President George W. Bush propose drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge?
 * #1.Throughout the century, presidents, the US government, and many organizations have dedicated time, effort and money to help organize and maintain a better, natural wildlife for endangered animals as well as plants.
 * #2.The federal government has taken a big role in helping the country to restore its natural resources:
 * #3.The United States consumes 25 percent of the energy in the world. Most of these energies are coal, natural gas, and oil. Scientists believe that global warming could prompt a range of environmental calamities, from severe flooding in some parts of the world and drought in other areas.
 * #4.It would be irresponsible to ignore the huge oil reserves in the Arctic.