Which of the following topic sentences does NOT match the thesis statement below? Thesis statement (from the "Materials & the Environment" introduction paragraph): “While absolute sustainability is impossible, it is possible to change the way we use resources and provide a high standard of living for future generations through changing methods for valuing environmental goods, increasing resource productivity, and using zero-waste biological production models.”Single choice

A

Increasing the productivity of natural resources, through technologies and practices that produce more value from fewer materials and less energy, can help decouple economic growth from environmental degradation.

B

Because population growth is the main driver of environmental problems, the most effective sustainability strategy is to focus on strict population control policies around the world.

C

Adopting zero-waste biological production models, in which waste from one process becomes input for another, offers a practical way to cut pollution and conserve resources in a growing economy.

D

Redefining how we value environmental goods—by including their full ecological and social costs—can guide consumers, firms, and governments toward choices that reduce environmental damage while maintaining a high standard of living.

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