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In the question given below, a paragraph is given with options (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e). Read the paragraph carefully and identify which of the given options correctly explains the paragraph or correctly summarises it. Can you teach an old society a new trick? Habits of over-consumption that push our excessive carbon emissions run deep. They are locked into our subsidised, car-biased transport system, our cheap-flights holiday culture and the numbing complexity that confronts us if we want to give our homes a green makeover. More fundamentally, we live in a culture that defines us first and foremost as material 'consumers.' We've become locked in as carbon emitters on three sides: surrounded by physical, economic, and cultural infrastructure that gives most individuals precious little carbon room for manoeuvre.

A While our current lifestyle generates high carbon emissions, technological advancements will eventually provide solutions.
B Changing societal habits that lead to high carbon emissions is challenging due to deeply embedded cultural norms and infrastructure that support over-consumption.
C Our consumerist culture is the primary reason for high carbon emissions, and individuals have little power to make a difference.
D The complexity of overhauling our infrastructure to be more carbon-neutral makes addressing climate change a daunting task.
E A growing awareness of climate change is leading to a shift towards sustainable practices across societies.
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