Increasing incomes are almost always associated with A) lower municipal waste. B) lowered fertility rates. C) lower carbon dioxide (CO₂) per capita. D) decreased access to safe water.

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Studies have shown that as incomes increase, fertility rates tend to decrease due to increased access to family planning resources and higher education levels.

Answer: C 
 Higher incomes are often associated with increased access to cleaner technologies and renewable energy sources, leading to lower carbon dioxide emissions per capita.

Increasing Incomes Are Almost Always Associated with