We continue to waste energy rather than convert to more energy efficient behaviors because:
A) There is a lack of substantial tax breaks for doing so.
B) There is a glut of artificially low-cost fossil fuels.
C) There is no clear and substantial benefit to the environment from avoiding waste.
D) Most people do not care about the adverse environmental effects of wasting energy.
E) There is a lack of substantial tax breaks for doing so and there is a glut of artificially low costing fossil fuels are correct.

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The lack of substantial tax breaks and artificially low-cost fossil fuels both contribute to the reluctance to convert to more energy-efficient behaviors. Cost is a significant factor for most people, and they may not see a clear and tangible benefit to the environment from avoiding waste. Therefore, the combination of these two factors creates a significant barrier to sustainable energy practices.

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