Brian Learned That an International Logging Company Was Going to Be

question 74

Multiple Choice

Brian learned that an international logging company was going to be clear cutting an old growth forest of Douglas fir trees in Cathedral Grove.He and other members of the "Friends of the Grove" group organized a "Crime Against Nature" protest,scheduling it for the day the loggers were to start work and issuing a press release.The day of the protest,representatives from four major news outlets showed up.Why?

• A) It was a slow news day.
• B) Environmental issues are associated with controversy and dramatic moments.
• C) The media has a mandate to cover human interest stories.
• D) It was an international rather than domestic logging company.

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