1. Summarize in your own words the major factors that can inhibit the progress toward greener practices on the part of businesses and consumers.
2. Electric cars create far less pollution than cars powered by the internal combustion engine. In spite of their environmentally-friendly nature, it may be quite a few years before there are a lot of electric cars on the road. Why might this be so?
3. Consider the following statement: It is not worthwhile to provide consumers with detailed information about the content of products or the carbon footprint of various activities because most consumers simply won't use it. Consumers are struggling to get along financially from day-to-day, and they don't have the time or inclination to use such information. Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Explain your reasoning.