​Why Do We Continue to Waste Energy Rather Than Convert

question 18

Multiple Choice

​Why do we continue to waste energy rather than convert to more energy efficient behaviors?

• A) ​A glut of substantial tax breaks for certain sectors
• B) ​A lack of artificially low-cost fossil fuels
• C) ​No clear or substantial benefits to the environment from reduction
• D) ​A lack of concern about the adverse environmental effects of wasting energy
• E) ​A lack of substantial tax breaks and a glut of artificially low costing fossil fuels

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