If current manufacturing, consumption, and energy use trends continue, an increase in global population with time will likely result in:
a. A higher GDP and higher environmental costs.
b. A lower GDP and lower environmental costs.
c. A higher GDP and lower environmental costs.
d. The same GDP and environmental costs.
Ans: a. A higher GDP and higher environmental costs.
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