The clothing industry takes a huge toll on the environment. It causes a whopping
10 percent of the world's carbon emissions. These pollutants are the biggest cause
of climate change. The clothing industry also swallows up a lot of water. It's the
second-biggest user of the world's freshwater supply.
This passage helps the reader to understand
A why secondhand clothes cost less than new clothes
B why making new clothes is bad for the planet
C what the clothing industry plans to do about climate change
D where all the world's carbon emissions come from