Environmental Groups Have Opposed Globalization for All of the Following

question 60

Multiple Choice

Environmental groups have opposed globalization for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

• A)environmental regulations have been considered barriers to free trade.
• B)developing countries have fewer environmental regulations.
• C)economic competition between countries will lead to fewer and weaker environmental regulations.
• D)environmental groups oppose development in poor countries.
• E)rapid growth in developing countries will worsen environmental degradation.

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