Because food waste can form methane, a greenhouse gas equivalent to about 90 times more potent than carbon dioxide.
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Experts say the food waste problem demands even more urgency now "Because food waste can form methane, a greenhouse gas equivalent to about 90 times more potent than carbon dioxide."
According to experts, food waste can be a severe problem as it can leads to methane when broken down in landfills. Such chemical components are said to be more potent in their negative effect on our surroundings. Also, it affects a sizeable amount of fresh water, causing freshwater pollution.
Having read the excerpt, the answer to the question is letter b. Millay finds beauty in the autumn world but resents the rebirth of spring because she sees death and sorrow everywhere. The other choices given were not that relevant compared to what is chosen.