Which of the following examples regarding environmental issues are aligned with the functionalist theoretical perspective on the environment? Select all that apply. Regardless of government efforts to decrease air pollution from cars, if people do not view automobiles as a significant contributor to air pollution, then government efforts will fail to make meaningful progress in solving environmental problems. Government cash rebates to consumers who purchase energy efficient appliances incentivize companies to devote their research and development budgets to environmentally friendly products. Taxing people based on how many miles they drive to encourage them to use mass transit can disproportionately impact low-income people who do not have access to mass transit or the ability to pay higher taxes. A government policy that mandates an increase in the number of electric vehicles on the road to decrease air pollution might inadvertently contribute to an increase in other environmental issues. Assessment question A prestigious marketing company wa