Which of the following global trends best exemplifies the concept of sustainability?


An increase in the use of agricultural pesticides, because farms using agricultural chemicals produce more food.

An increase in the use of agricultural pesticides, because farms using agricultural chemicals produce more food.
A

An increase in the use of electric vehicles, because their reduced emissions result in less environmental pollution.

An increase in the use of electric vehicles, because their reduced emissions result in less environmental pollution.
B

A decrease in the amount of polar sea ice, because it opens more sea lanes for shipping.

A decrease in the amount of polar sea ice, because it opens more sea lanes for shipping.
C

An increase in the number of people living in coastal areas, because residents will feel more connected to nature.

An increase in the number of people living in coastal areas, because residents will feel more connected to nature.
D

A decrease in the practice of slash-and-burn agriculture, because large irrigated farms produce food more efficiently.