Which of the following factors poses a problem in tackling environmental concern

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Which of the following factors poses a problem in tackling environmental concerns?

A. If a decision is taken to correct an environmental problem, the entire burden of the correction falls on the poorest section of society.

B. Environmental protection in the United States is just a matter of science, cost assessment, and social policy.

C. The federal government plays an insignificant role in the protection of the environment.

D. When performing a cost-benefit analysis, the criterion that should be used to evaluate the cost to future generations is not clear.

Explanation / Answer

d) When performing a cost benefit analysis , the criteria for cost to future generation is not clear .This is because it is difficult to assess the discounted value and grounds to assess cost for the next generation .But the benefit is clear that enviornment protected today is a better tomorrow .

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