We Continue to Waste Energy Rather Than Convert to More

question 83

Multiple Choice

We continue to waste energy rather than convert to more energy efficient behaviors because:

• A)There is a lack of substantial tax breaks for doing so.
• B)There is a glut of artificially low-cost fossil fuels.
• C)There is no clear and substantial benefit to the environment from avoiding waste.
• D)All of these are correct.
• E)Both there is a lack of substantial tax breaks for doing so and there is a glut of artificially low costing fossil fuels are correct.

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Definitions:

Incorporated

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Veil Will Be Pierced

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Minimum Contacts Test

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