It makes scientists aware of what people value and it increases public awareness of the science involved in environmental issues. It allows more informed decisions on both sides. Practice ranking and prioritizing environmental problems To get a sense of the difficulty of ranking and prioritization of environmental risks, this section allows you to quickly repeat the processes conducted by the State's Comparative Risk Project over 18 months. You will analyze and assess the risks posed by Ohio's environmental issues and ultimately rank the issues on the basis of the risks you believe they pose. Finally, you will allocate resources to the areas that pose the greatest risks.
Nothing is too wild to go on the list.
Allocation of Resources Imagine that you're in charge of dealing with the issues. However, funds are limited. Now, allocate resources to your list of environmental issues. Use 10 pennies, each representing ten percent of the Ohio EPA budget. Comparison of your results to the State Project's results.