The fundamental purpose of the Canal Expansion-Third Set of Locks Project is to maintain the competitiveness and value of the Canal route by generating higher revenues and benefits for the Republic of Panama over the long range in a sustainable manner. To this end, it is proposed that the Canal be provided with the capacity necessary to meet the growing demand with competitive service levels and increase the value of the Canal route by allowing the transit of Post Panamax ships. The project described in the excerpt is an example of how technology and human modifications of the environment can-

A. be used as batganing tools by a regulatory body
B. contribute to the economic development of a country
C. increased demand for renewable energy sources
D. result in the irreversible destruction of natural resources​