In what way has the global economic downturn that began in 2008 been a blessing for environmentalists?
A. It pushed large numbers of low-income people out of their homes near toxic waste sites.
B. It had the side effect of reducing consumption and, as a result, energy use.
C. It led close to 200 nations to forge the environmental agreement known as the Kyoto Protocol.
D. It brought environmental issues to the forefront of the national consciousness.
Answer: B
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