To Help Ensure a Prosperous Future for the Largest Number

Question

To help ensure a prosperous future for the largest number of people,developed countries should
A)help underdeveloped countries to more effectively exploit and market their natural resources.
B)apply sanctions on developing countries that fail to curtail their rates of growth and development.
C)conserve at home and exploit resources abroad.
D)reuse, recycle, and reduce at home, while encouraging the same abroad.
E)work for the removal of indigenous peoples from endangered habitats, so as to better preserve limited resources in those habitats.

Accepted Answer

Reusing, recycling, and reducing resources at home and encouraging the same abroad is the most sustainable and environmentally friendly option. It promotes a circular economy, reduces waste, and allows resources to be used more efficiently, which can contribute to a more equitable and prosperous future for all. The other options either exploit or limit the resources of underdeveloped or developing countries or threaten the habitat and livelihood of indigenous peoples.