Please answer each topic with 100 words or more. Please cite academic resources and APA GUIDELINES. 1. Do you think it is possible to reconcile economics and environmental interests in the case of the New England fishing industry? if so, how? if not, why not? 2. Do you think it is a valid arguement that some sort of thresholds, or tipping points, exist beyond which unacceptable environmental degradation will occur? 3. How can we balance freedom of individual reaction with the need to sustain our environment? 4. Should trees and other nonhuman organisms have legal standing? Explain your position on this topic. 5. Do you think the Gulf oil spill could of been prevented? if so, how?