The construction of a nuclear power plant near a town was heavily opposed by the

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The construction of a nuclear power plant near a town was heavily opposed by the residents once they became aware of the health risks that the plant could pose if it grounds. Although the town was located in an area with hardly any seismic activity, the became operational The opposition to the construction was on various inhabitants claimed that the power plant would still be dangerous. Apart from spent nuclear fuel, the plant would also release radioactive isotopes that can cause radiation poisoning to the inhabitants. Lobbyists in favor of the construction claimed that stopping now would lead to massive losses because the construction was half-way through and millions of dollars have already been invested. They also highlighted the power plant's potential to generate jobs. Not only would the plant reduce power shortages in this region, but it would also allow the state to trade excess power that would generate revenue for is government An effective rebuttal to the lobbylsts' claims would be likely to include which of the following claims? 0 A. Growth always involves a trade-off between economic gains and environmental costs O B. Earthquakes have proven to be disastrous for nuclear power plants constructed in seismic areas O C. Costs already expended cannot justify further construction given potential risks 0 D. Insufficient power generation is the main cause of the power shortage in this region. 0 E. Unemployment level in this region has always been low

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Aan effective rebuttal to the lobbyists' claims would be likely to include which of the following claims:--

C;- Costs already expended cannot justify further construction given potential risks

Reason:- If some kinds of risks have been identified which could result in future, the project should not be continued despite the huge investment already done.

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