Gardner & Stern (2008)report That Six Aspects of Human Life

question 57

Multiple Choice

Gardner & Stern (2008) report that six aspects of human life most significantly and adversely affect the environment; agriculture is one aspect.Which of the following does the study recommend as a way to lead a more sustainable lifestyle?

• A) Reduce your meat consumption by eating no meat one day per week, then increase to two days, and so forth.
• B) Reduce your consumption of mass-produced produce by eating less fruits and vegetables once a week for a year.
• C) Replace consumption of meat with fish one day per week, then increase to two days per week the following month, and so forth.
• D) none of these are recommended

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