The primary motivation to develop the new renewable energy sources comes from ________

A) those who believe human health is impacted by smog and pollution
B) those who believe fossil fuel dependence is suicide because it makes us vulnerable to the Middle East
C) those who believe conservation is important
D) concerns that oxygen production by trees is endangered by fossil fuel use
E) concerns over diminishing fossil fuel supplies and negative environmental impacts of fossil fuel use


Answer: E

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