We need to find which statement, when made false, would support the passage's arguments. This means I'm looking for a statement that contradicts what the passage says.

Step-by-step thought process: The passage argues that renewables have serious problems -> environmental harm, social costs, mining issues, e-waste problems. So a statement saying renewables have no problems would contradict the passage. From passage: "Both the direct and indirect impacts of renewable energy must be examined to ensure that a climate-smart future does not intensify social and environmental harm." The passage lists many environmental impacts -> mining consequences, community harm, e-waste, etc. So if someone claims renewables have "little or no environmental impact," that directly contradicts the passage's main argument.

Elimination process: 🟢 Option 1 -> correct answer -> If FALSE (renewables DO have environmental impact), this supports the passage's argument that renewables cause harm 🔴 Option 2 -> irrelevant -> Cost comparison between renewable/non-renewable isn't the passage's main focus. Making this false doesn't strengthen the passage's arguments about environmental/social harm 🔴 Option 3 -> irrelevant -> General profitability comparison isn't what the passage discusses. The passage talks specifically about small-scale systems and investor returns 🔴 Option 4 -> contradicts passage -> If FALSE (small-scale systems ARE sustainable), this would actually weaken the passage's argument that small-scale systems struggle with profitability The key insight: Option 1, when false, perfectly aligns with the passage's core message that renewables have significant environmental impacts that need scrutiny.

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