Problem
Revise each set of sentences so that it constitutes a paragraph that is consistent in mood, point of view, voice, and tense.
A. Department of Energy spokespersons have suggested that Americans save energy in small but important ways. They suggest walking rather than driving, coordinating short trips, and driving at slower speeds. Turn off lights when you are not in a room. Wash only full loads. Lower your thermostats.
B. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service now restricts waterfowl hunting in most areas. Hunters can no longer use lead shot, since it poisons birds that are wounded but not killed. You must also restrict hunting to specified seasons, and hunters must limit the number of birds they kill. Penalties are also severe if you are caught violating these protective laws.
C. The National Forest Service has made timberlands available to private logging companies. New logging roads are built, destroying the forest floor. Trees are removed, and fish and wildlife are threatened. Irreparable damage is being done.
D. In the last few years, industrial pollution of water has declined. The Clean Water Act has given government agencies the right to assign stiff fines to plants and foundries in violation of existing pollution standards. These companies then had to correct the problem or risk further fines. Most industries adapted to these procedures.
E. Spokespeople for these agencies and services address important issues at arranged press conferences. Facts are given, and violators are identified. The American people are given information by these spokespeople to help them understand these national concerns.