The program Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) ________
A) was passed unanimously by the Copenhagen Conference (2010 ) on global climate change
B) seeks to reduce the 30% of global carbon emissions caused by primary forests
C) gives wealthy nations carbon offsets if they pay poorer nations to conserve forests
D) supports research to develop trees which permanently sequester carbon
E) combats unsustainable forestry practices through controlled burning programs
Answer: C
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State this in terms of percent grade:
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