Preserving the environment should be a permanent part of doing business for which of the following reasons?
A) Consumer demand for environmentally safe products and packages is low.
B) Public opinion demanding that firms conduct business in ways that preserve the natural environment is weak.
C) Federal and state environmental regulations are fairly simple and static.
D) Many consumers, suppliers, distributors, and investors shun doing business with environmentally strong firms.
E) More lenders are examining the environmental liabilities of businesses seeking loans.
Answer: E) More lenders are examining the environmental liabilities of businesses seeking loans.