Policy scholars consider states as “new heroes of American F…

Policy scholars consider states as “new heroes of American Federalism” since certain states have taken the lead in improving environmental quality by adopting innovative policies. Provide two examples of environmental policy innovations, and discuss two weaknesses of state-driven environmental policymaking. Your answer should be more than 150 words but less than 200 words. 

What is the issue of using scientific/technical information…

What is the issue of using scientific/technical information in the case below? Identify a specific challenge and outline it within 3~4 sentences. “Proponents and opponents are engaged in a dispute over improvements to a highway that is statistically safe but perceived to be dangerous. Numbers suggest that although the highway has a high proportion of dramatic accidents, the overall accident rate remains low. Citizen groups have taken out ads calling for expensive improvements. The city has appeared on talk shows arguing that the proposed improvements are expensive and will not make a difference.” 

This is a U.S. environmental law that establishes the broad…

This is a U.S. environmental law that establishes the broad national framework for protecting our environment. Under this law, the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) was established. It also required Environmental Impact Assessments to federal agencies in case their major actions significantly affect environmental quality. What is this environmental law passed in 1969?