Interest in Environmental Problems Has Intensified, Perhaps Because

question 22

Multiple Choice

Interest in environmental problems has intensified, perhaps because

• A)for the first time in history in the 1970s people began to die from pollution-related diseases.
• B)rising incomes have caused people to be more concerned with the quality of their lives.
• C)the centrally planned economies are polluted.
• D)All of the above are true.

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Definitions:

Wasting

A process of gradual decline or deterioration, often referring to health conditions, resources, or environmental quality.

Wagner Act

A foundational piece of labor legislation in the United States enacted in 1935 that established the right of employees to form unions and engage in collective bargaining.

Labor's Magna Carta

Often refers to legislation or policies that significantly improve the rights and working conditions of laborers.

American Workplace

The environment and culture found within U.S. businesses and organizations, including aspects like employee relations, work ethics, and organizational structures.