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A speaker asserts, 'In my view, government investment in renewable energy rather than fossil fuels is not just an environmental imperative, but also an economic opportunity for Canada to lead in green technology.' What is the speaker's overarching argument?

The speaker argues that renewable energy is 'not just an environmental imperative, but also an economic opportunity', clearly linking both environmental and eco

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Question: A speaker asserts, 'In my view, government investment in renewable energy rather than fossil fuels is not just an environmental imperative, but also an economic opportunity for Canada to lead in green technology.' What is the speaker's overarching argument?

Answer options: ✅ Investing in renewable energy is both environmentally sound and economically beneficial for Canada.

  • Fossil fuels are inherently bad for the economy.
  • Canada should avoid all environmental initiatives.
  • Environmental imperatives are secondary to economic growth.

Correct answer: Investing in renewable energy is both environmentally sound and economically beneficial for Canada.

Explanation: The speaker argues that renewable energy is 'not just an environmental imperative, but also an economic opportunity', clearly linking both environmental and economic benefits as reasons for investment.

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