The modification of manufacturing processes so as to reduce the resulting environmental damage is an endeavor that requires capital investment, labor inputs, and technology. What then follows from this statement?
A) Economic growth can benefit the environment.
B) Environmental damage is a regrettable but necessary side effect of economic growth.
C) The condition of the environment will be better in slower-growing countries.
D) The way to reduce pollution is to educate people about its effects.

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The statement suggests that reducing environmental damage through modifying manufacturing processes requires investment in capital, labor, and technology. Economic growth can provide the resources necessary to achieve these modifications and therefore benefit the environment.

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