According to Ulrich Beck, which of the following is more worrisome than the fact that technologies are likely to fail sometimes?

A) technological determinism
B) environmental threats
C) technological imperialism
D) food shortages

Ulrich Beck is known for his work on the "Risk Society," where he argues that modern society is increasingly preoccupied with the future and also with safety, which leads to a heightened sense of risk. Among the risks he discusses, environmental threats are particularly emphasized as being more worrisome than the mere fact that technologies might fail. This is because environmental threats have the potential to cause widespread and catastrophic damage, affecting not just the present but also future generations.