One primary reason that environmental optimists are not concerned with natural resource depletion is they believe that
A) natural resource depletion is a positive indicator that there is a higher standard of living throughout the world.
B) natural resource depletion is necessary for LDCs to develop economically.
C) technological innovation will allow the development of synthetic materials to replace natural resources.
D) natural resource depletion will decrease once alternative forms of energy become readily available.

Question

One primary reason that environmental optimists are not concerned with natural resource depletion is they believe that
A) natural resource depletion is a positive indicator that there is a higher standard of living throughout the world.
B) natural resource depletion is necessary for LDCs to develop economically.
C) technological innovation will allow the development of synthetic materials to replace natural resources.
D) natural resource depletion will decrease once alter­native forms of energy become readily available.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Environmental optimists believe that technological innovation will allow the development of synthetic materials to replace natural resources, reducing the impact of natural resource depletion. They do not see natural resource depletion as a positive indicator and do not believe it is necessary for LDCs to develop economically. While alternative forms of energy may eventually decrease natural resource depletion, environmental optimists focus on finding technological solutions to replace these resources.

One Primary Reason That Environmental Optimists Are Not Concerned with Natural