Which of the Following Is a Reason That Little Progress

question 105

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason that little progress has been made toward the ambitious goals set at the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro?

• A) China has shown a strong appetite to adopt tighter pollution controls.
• B) Political cooperation in the U.S. Congress promotes domestic action.
• C) There is a culture of denial in the United States.
• D) Trade liberalization efforts have not been rolled back.

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