$1)$ Which one of the following best describes the purpose$/$thesis of the paper? $(2$ Marks$)$

a$)$ The purpose of the paper is to show that the state of the world$$s environment is worse than

most believe, and that environmental conditions are deteriorating, not improving.

b$)$ The purpose of the paper is to assess whose value judgements about the environment

are most sound: those of Lomborg or those of his critics.

c$)$ The purpose of the paper is to explore the role of values in shaping scientists$$

views on environmental issues and policies.

d$)$ The purpose of the paper is to show that the state of the world$$s environment is better than

most believe, and that environmental conditions are improving, not deteriorating.