A railroad is being proposed by the government to join two neighboring cities. The railroad will significantly reduce the travel time between the two cities. The only concern is that to set up the infrastructure for the railroad, approximately ten square miles of forests will need to be cleared. The forest is known for its flora and fauna and regularly attracts people from all over the country. Any construction activity in the forest would deprive future generations of this rich heritage. Thus the plan for the proposed railroad has been shelved because of the idea that the environment should be protected so that future generations may live in it, and have the choices as individuals have today. The above is an example of:
Group of answer choices
a. an aesthetic argument
b. incentives
c. an environmental impact statement
d. externalities
e. social fairness