General Studies · Course of Action

Read the given Course of Action (CoA) and the situations carefully. Decide which of the situations logically support the adoption of the Course of Action. Course of Action (CoA): Countries should adopt aggressive climate change policies, including renewable energy adoption, carbon taxation, and conservation projects, even if it requires short-term sacrifices in economic growth. Situation I: Developing countries argue that stricter climate policies hinder industrial growth, while developed nations have already achieved prosperity. Climate laws are made stricter for rich nations compared to poor ones. Situation II: Many industries heavily dependent on fossil fuels claim they will face job losses if stricter environmental laws are implemented. Governments prioritize climate safety over employment concerns in such industries. Situation III: Some countries continue expanding coal mining projects to reduce energy costs, even though this increases carbon emissions and goes against renewable energy targets.