Question

Poorer countries have historically been responsible for the bulk of world carbon emissions because of poor technology and environmental regulations. Air and water quality in developed countries is generally much better today than it was several decades ago. Tackling climate change issues is likely to only modestly dent long-term economic growth. Carbon emissions are negatively correlated with economic growth.
a. True
b. False

Answer 1

Answer:

Carbon emissions are negatively correlated with economic growth.

b. False

Explanation:

Various environmental studies have established that economic growth has caused more carbon emissions into the atmosphere.  Greater carbon emission is done by the less developed countries than by the developed nations.  Coupled with poor technology and lax environmental regulations, the poorer countries also suffer more from the carbon emissions.  However, climate change has posed challenges to the world generally in recent times.  Therefore, there is the need to tackle the problems head-on because tackling climate issues will not deter long-term economic growth.