Econ I, Chapter 5, Section 3
As we learned in chapter 5, the government plays an active role in managing supply for the country and for the good of it's citizens. Please answer the questions below by visiting http://www.michigan.gov/deq. You may post your answers to the questions on this page for all to see. This writing (blogging) assignment is worth 75 points and is due by noon on Thursday, March 29, 2012. Please make sure to answer all questions entirely, using as much supporting detail as possible. Only appropraite and relative comments will be accepted, published, and counted toward your grade.
1. How many programs does the Department of Environmental Quality for the state of Michigan have? What do these programs do? How do these programs affect Michigan's consumers (you)?
2. The Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DNRE) administers several programs that provide incentives to local units of government, business and industry to be proactive in carrying out their environmental responsibilities. Name and describe one of these incentive programs. How does this program effect the environment and you? Do you think this is an effective incentive?
3. Climate change can be blamed for the mild winter we have had in south east Michigan this year. What are 3 things that Michigan is doing in order to address the climate change (Agriculture, energy supply, transportation, or industrial)? How do each of these activities affect you as a citizen personally and economically?
You will find the information that you need to answer these questions at the following website:
http://www.michigan.gov/deq
To answer the questions, you will want to manuever through these topics:
About the Department of Environmental Quality
Programs by Division
Key Topics-Environmental Incentives
Climate Change
Monday, March 26, 2012
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