US Environmental Leadership and Skepticism

Environmental Leadership

US historically leads in global environmental issues.

Pollution Combat

Efforts to reduce pollution at national level.

Ozone Layer

Region of Earth's atmosphere affected by CFCs.

CFCs

Chlorofluorocarbons damaging to ozone layer.

Kyoto Protocol

International treaty aimed at reducing greenhouse gases.

Climate Change Inaction

US reluctance to engage in climate agreements.

Sustainable Development

Development meeting needs without compromising future generations.

Lifestyle Change Resistance

US unwillingness to alter consumption patterns.

Industry Relationships

Political ties influencing environmental policy decisions.

Environmental Skepticism

Doubt about environmental science, prevalent in US.

Conservative Think Tanks

Organizations funding skepticism to undermine environmental claims.