How Has Globalization Affected Environmental Issues

question 25

Multiple Choice

How has globalization affected environmental issues?

• A)The spread of global media has increased awareness of global warming and has led to the reduction of carbon emissions in developing countries.
• B)Poor countries have more access to environmentally friendly technologies because of the spread of the Internet.
• C)Transit costs have declined,which has decreased the environmental impact of trade.
• D)The increased competition resulting from economic globalization makes firms more likely to reduce costs by evading environmental regulations.

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