What Would Be a Likely Impact If Harsh Restrictions Were

question 9

Multiple Choice

What would be a likely impact if harsh restrictions were imposed on global greenhouse gas emissions? (A typical proposal is that all countries agree to roll back their CO₂ emissions to 1990 levels.)

• A) Developing nations would have a competitive advantage over industrialized nations.
• B) The industrialization of developing nations would be nearly halted.
• C) The standard of living of all nations would increase dramatically.
• D) Air pollution from non-greenhouse gases would increase.
• E) It would result in global energy shortages.

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