Which critic of environmental policies notes that capitalist societies have increasing demands for products, for obtaining natural resources at minimal costs, and for manufacturing products as quickly and cheaply as possible-no matter what the long-term environmental consequences will be?
A) Karl Marx
B) Allan Schnaiberg
C) Rachel Carson
D) Paul Ehrlich

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Allan Schnaiberg, a sociologist, notes that capitalist societies have increasing demands for products, obtaining natural resources at minimal costs, and manufacturing products as quickly and cheaply as possible, regardless of long-term environmental consequences. This is known as the "treadmill of production" and results from the competitive nature of capitalism.

Which Critic of Environmental Policies Notes That Capitalist Societies Have