Why does globalization often increase environmental damage?

A. Environmental-protection regulations increase compliance costs

and decrease economic competitiveness.

B. Consumer boycotts and government regulations undermine

companies' attempts to reduce their waste output.

C. Technological development leads to less pollution but greater

consumption of nonrenewable energy.

O

D. Sustainable development relies on the increasing use of

nonrenewable energy sources.

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Biology

Savion Fry

28 January, 06:46

Why does globalization often increase environmental damage?

A. Environmental-protection regulations increase compliance costs

and decrease economic competitiveness.

B. Consumer boycotts and government regulations undermine

companies' attempts to reduce their waste output.

C. Technological development leads to less pollution but greater

consumption of nonrenewable energy.

O

D. Sustainable development relies on the increasing use of

nonrenewable energy sources.

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Answers (2)

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Katrina Rocha · Answer 1

A. Environmental-protection regulations increase compliance costs

and decrease economic competitiveness.

Explanation:

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Mariyah Poole · Answer 2

C

Explanation:

Due to technology being ubiquitous, more and more gadgets that are produced are consuming more and more energy. This means that there is a need for cheap energy. Currently, cheaper sources of energy are non-renewable such as coal and crude oil. These pollute the environment causing climate change.