easy · LSAT Reading Comprehension
The practice of 'urban mining'—recovering precious metals from discarded electronics—is often touted as a sustainable solution to resource scarcity. While it is certainly better than traditional mining, the process itself is often energy-intensive and involves toxic chemicals. It is a necessary intermediate step, but it is not a 'green' panacea.
Which one of the following most accurately describes the author's attitude toward urban mining?
- Conditional approval that credits its advantages while flagging its real drawbacks
- Wholehearted praise for urban mining as a flawless, drawback-free recycling solution
- Pointed concern about the energy use and toxic chemicals the recovery process involves
- Sentimental nostalgia for the older, pre-electronic methods of recovering scarce metals
- Even-handed neutrality that declines to evaluate the merits of the practice at all
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