A state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced.
African Americans in the Civil War faced many problems. They were usually treated differently and had restricted roles. This doesn't mean that they didn't fight just as bravely as the other solders. Many of them died nobly for their cause.
In regards to this question, there are no options given. I hope you are looking for whether the statement in the question is true or false. It would be totally false to say that in recent years, the controversy surrounding environmental issues has decreased. The controversy has increased not only in third world countries, but also in developed countries as well.