The Current Use of Fossil Fuels Versus the Need to Develop

question 18

Multiple Choice

The current use of fossil fuels versus the need to develop new renewable energy sources is an example of ______________ .

• A) two unrelated and independent but positive environmental goals
• B) an issue that will never be resolved
• C) governmental vision competing with economic practicalities
• D) how short-term needs are in opposition to long-term sustainability
• E) two different goals that are not in opposition

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