The largest number of humans that the Earth can sustain indefinitely at current rates of per capita consumption of natural resources is known as the Earth's a. environmental capacity. The idea that humankind will be able to meet environmental needs and hence be able to continue to prosper is central to the concept of a. environmental optimism. Economic approaches to reducing the birthrate place great emphasis on a. improving the economic status of women.
Most global energy is supplied by a. fossil fuels.
Environmental protection measures are primarily driven by a. states. IGOs and NGOs. The 1989 Basel Convention concerns a. global warming. Although people living in the North favor environmental protection, most are unwilling to make sacrifices in living standards to achieve this. True b. False 10.