One of the Major Problems with Slowing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

question 41

Multiple Choice

One of the major problems with slowing greenhouse gas emissions lies in the developing world, where many countries are just now starting to burn fossil fuels at the same rate as the industrialized world. Aside from the pollution produced, this is also a problem because there isn't enough oil left for the world to burn it at its current rate. To solve this problem, many believe that we need:

• A) environmental racism.
• B) ecological footprints.
• C) a return to feudalism.
• D) anticonservation.
• E) sustainable development.

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