Use the accompanying figure to answer the following question.
-One factor contributing to U.S. resistance to legal intervention regarding global climate change is _______________.
A)political influence of the petroleum, coal, and automobile industries
B)the precautionary principle
C)lack of support from other developed nations around the world
D)lack of scientific evidence supporting global climate change
E)the success of voluntary reductions of carbon dioxide emissions by U.S. power plants

Question

Use the accompanying figure to answer the following question.
-One factor contributing to U.S. resistance to legal intervention regarding global climate change is _______________.
A)political influence of the petroleum, coal, and automobile industries 
B)the precautionary principle 
C)lack of support from other developed nations around the world 
D)lack of scientific evidence supporting global climate change 
E)the success of voluntary reductions of carbon dioxide emissions by U.S. power plants

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The political influence of the petroleum, coal, and automobile industries is a significant factor in U.S. resistance to legal intervention on climate change, as these industries have historically lobbied against regulations that would affect their operations.

Use the Accompanying Figure to Answer the Following Question