Which of the Following Best Captures Krakoff's Main Argument in "Parenting

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Which of the following best captures Krakoff's main argument in "Parenting the Planet?"

• A) Our current ways of thinking about our relationship to the environment are leading to major environmental problems, including climate change. This is because we are refusing to take responsibility for our actions. In this sense, we are behaving like teenagers rather than adults. Therefore, we need to act like adults if we are going to address climate change.
• B) Humans now have more power over the environment than ever before, much as parents have great power over their children. Just as it is irresponsible for parents to use that power in ways that harm their children, it is irresponsible for us to use our power in ways that harm the Earth. Therefore, we ought to take steps to avoid harming the environment, such as reducing climate change.
• C) Humans now have more power over the environment than ever before, much as parents have great power over their children. The only people who are acting to reduce climate change are the ones who explicitly think of themselves as "parenting the planet." Therefore, we should all think of ourselves that way.
• D) Our current ways of thinking about our relationship to the environment are leading to major environmental problems, including climate change. If applied to the Earth as a whole, the virtues essential to good parenting would enable us to solve those environmental problems. Therefore, it would be a good idea to think of ourselves as the planet's parents or guardians.

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