As the total world population approaches 10 billion, what is one issue that consumers will inevitably need to address?

A) There will not be enough food for 10 billion people, so consumers will need to consider euthanasia and forced starvation.
B) As we approach 10 billion people, we will likely run out of renewable resources.
C) Lifestyles and behaviors will need to follow a path of minimizing the consumption of resources.
D) Attitudes and lifestyles will need to follow a path of increasing consumption of resources.
E) Nonrenewable resources will need to be replenished.


Answer: C

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