Which of the following ecosystem service degradations is not a major environmental concern for sustainable development?
A)overfishing the oceans
B)degrading agricultural soils
C)depleting supplies of coal
D)cutting forests faster than they can regrow

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Depleting supplies of coal, while not ideal for sustainable development, is not a major environmental concern for sustainable development as there are alternative sources of energy available such as wind, solar, and hydroelectric power. However, overfishing the oceans, degrading agricultural soils, and cutting forests faster than they can regrow are all major environmental concerns as they can have long-lasting and severe impacts on the health of ecosystems and human well-being.

Which of the Following Ecosystem Service Degradations Is Not a Major