What does the Environmental Kuznets Curve illustrate about the relationship between environmental degradation and income as an economy grows?

What does the Environmental Kuznets Curve illustrate about the relationship between environmental degradation and income as an economy grows?

• A. As income rises, environmental degradation first increases then decreases after a turning point.
• B. As income rises, degradation always increases.
• C. Degradation decreases with income without turning point.
• D. Degradation fluctuates randomly with income.

Answer: (A)