Why Is the Environment's Ability to Meet Present and Future

Why is the environment's ability to meet present and future needs directly related to technology and social organization?
I. Environmental impacts depend on population density
II. Affluence determines people's level of consumption, and hence, their environmental impact
III. Modern technological advances have made it possible for humans to significantly alter planetary systems

A) I
B) II
C) III
D) I, II, and III
E) II and III