Question
General Knowledge Question on Ecology and Environment
Which one of the following statements best describes the term Social Cost of Carbon?
It is a measure, in monetary value, of the -
A
long-term damage done by a tonne of CO2 emissions in a given year
B
requirement of fossil fuels for a country to provide goods and services to its citizens, based on the burning of those fuels
C
efforts put in by climate refugee to adapt to live in a new place
D
contribution of an individual person to the carbon footprint on the planet Earth
Answer
long-term damage done by a tonne of CO2 emissions in a given year
Explanation
Solution
The Correct Option is (A): long-term damage done by a tonne of CO2 emissions in a given year