Why Are Governments Distancing Themselves from Adopting More Stringent Environmental

question 33

Multiple Choice

Why are governments distancing themselves from adopting more stringent environmental laws?

• A) Too many Members of Parliament believe that climate change is a hoax.
• B) They've been successfully sued by polluting industries.
• C) They're torn between the perceived conflict of protecting the environment and the economy.
• D) They want to avoid any potential political repercussions.

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