Many parents today are worried about the bottles out of which their babies drink, because many contain plastics made with Bisphenol A (BPA). This is a compound that helps to make hard, clear, shatter-proof plastics, but it might also be a neurotoxin to which children may be especially vulnerable. Science has yet to fully explore this issue, but what era of the environmental movement does this concern MOST closely follow?
A) the conservation era
B) mainstream environmentalism
C) grassroots environmentalism
D) the modern environmental movement

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The concern about BPA in baby bottles is an issue that falls under the umbrella of the modern environmental movement, which focuses on addressing chemical pollutants and their effects on human health. This movement arose in the latter part of the 20th century, as more attention was given to the health impact of environmental degradation. The other options listed may relate to other environmental concerns but are not as closely tied to the BPA issue as the modern environmental movement.

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