Suppose research indicates that the effects of a one degree increase in Earth's average temperature would be much more devastating than previously believed.Therefore, the greater the marginal benefit of reducing greenhouse gases, other things constant,
A)the lower the optimal level of emissions
B)the higher the optimal level of emissions
C)the likelier that the level of emissions would have no effect
D)the lower the optimal level of cleaner air
E)None of the answers is correct

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If the marginal benefit of reducing greenhouse gases increases, it means that the negative effects of emissions are greater than previously estimated. Therefore, the optimal level of emissions must be reduced to minimize the overall negative impact on the environment.

Suppose Research Indicates That the Effects of a One Degree