What Is a Likely Consequence of the Increasing Numbers of Environmental

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Multiple Choice

What is a likely consequence of the increasing numbers of environmental refugees that would occur in a warmer world? 

• A) accelerated evolutionary adaptation among humans 
• B) accelerated emergence of the fourth world order 
• C) more goodwill among people 
• D) political instability

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