According to the Textbook's Discussion Regarding Who Most Opposes the Information

question 114

Multiple Choice

According to the textbook's discussion regarding who most opposes the information about the dangers of global warming, which of the following is a reasonable conclusion?

• A) Those who stand to profit from the causes of global warming want the information discredited.
• B) Those who stand to profit the most from the causes of global warming want the information widely known.
• C) Ordinary citizens stand to benefit the most from global warming.
• D) Ordinary citizens stand to benefit the least from global warming.

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