Question

over the past century, the level of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere has risen substantially. these greenhouse gases are linked to global warming. the leaders of many nations are calling for a large decrease in the amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere. which of the following would be a cost of dealing with the greenhouse - gas problem?
a. funding the research necessary to develop alternative energy technologies
b. paying higher prices for gas as the cost of a barrel of oil increases
c. abandoning coastal property as sea - levels rise
d. subsidizing personal vehicles for low - income families so that they did not have to use public transportation

Explanation:

A is an investment to address the root - cause of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by developing alternative energy. B is just a price change due to oil cost, not directly dealing with the greenhouse gas problem. C is a consequence of global warming rather than dealing with the gas problem. D may increase energy consumption and more greenhouse gas emissions instead of reducing them.

Answer:

A. funding the research necessary to develop alternative energy technologies