[单项选择]The destruction of our natural resources and contamination of our food supply continue to occur, largely because of the extreme difficulty in affixing legal responsibility on those who continue to treat our environment with reckless abandon. Attempts to prevent pollution legislation, economic incentives and friendly persuasion have been met by lawsuits, personal and industrial denial and long delays--not only in accepting responsibility, but more importantly, in doing something about it.
It seems that only when government decides it can afford tax incentives or production sacrifices is there any initiative for change. Where is industry’s and our recognition that protecting mankind’s great treasure is the single most important responsibility If ever there will be time for environmental health professionals to come to the frontlines and provide leadership to solve environmental problems that time is now.
We are being asked, and, in fact, the public is demanding that we tak
A. they are unaware of the consequences of what they are doing.
B. they are reluctant to sacrifice their own economic interests.
C. time has not yet come for them to put due emphasis on it.
D. it is difficult for them to take effective measures.