The current use of fossil fuels versus the need to develop new renewable energy sources is an example of ________

A) governmental vision competing with economic practicalities
B) two different goals that are not in opposition
C) an issue that will never be resolved
D) how short?term needs are in opposition to long?term sustainability
E) the Precautionary Principle


D

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