Question Statement:
Read the excerpt: 'While silicon-valley technologists boldly trumpet vertical farming as the panacea that will render conventional soil-based agriculture obsolete, one cannot help but notice the astronomical capital expenditure and high carbon intensity that continue to plague these indoor enterprises.' The author's attitude toward vertical farming claims is:
Options:
- (A) Skeptical and pragmatic
- (B) Unreservedly enthusiastic
- (C) Hostile and reactionary
- (D) Apathetic