Which of the following would lead to a GPI value closer to the GDP value for any given year?
a. Maintaining current fossil-fuel-based energy sources.
b. Increasing natural resource use to make more material goods.
c. Adopting manufacturing processes with lower energy and resource use.
d. Developing new economic policies that allow increased pollution discharge.
Answer: c. Adopting manufacturing processes with lower energy and resource use.
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