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Edward Abbey's essays often criticize which U.S. department's land policies?

  • Department of Commerce

  • Department of Transportation

  • Department of the Interior

  • Department of Agriculture

Answer

The Department of the Interior is a frequent target of Edward Abbey's criticism in his essays due to its land policies. Abbey argues that the department's policies prioritize commercial interests over environmental conservation and public access to natural resources. He also criticizes the department's management of public lands, asserting that it favors extractive industries and development at the expense of wilderness preservation and ecological balance.
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