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In the on-going climate change debates which of these groups is least likely to be identified as having an interest in overemphasizing the need for global action on climate change ?

Correct answer: B. fossil fuel corporations

  • A. the media
  • B. fossil fuel corporations
  • C. academic climate change researchers
  • D. countries such as the Maldives at risk of rising sea levels

Explanation

Fossil fuel corporations generally have an economic interest in minimizing or delaying strong climate action because it threatens their core business. The media, researchers, and highly vulnerable countries may instead have reasons to emphasize the risks, though their interests are not identical.

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