Why Has Climate Change Become a Major Issue for Both

question 65

Multiple Choice

Why has climate change become a major issue for both business and government?

• A) The body of scientific evidence is inconclusive.
• B) The solutions to the problems are unanimous.
• C) The weather patterns are becoming increasingly uniform.
• D) The change in climate patterns affects the entire planet.
• E) The effects are confined to national boundaries.

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