In an environmental issue such as onshore oil exploration, which group is most likely
o change is opinion when socioeconomic conditions change?
goverment
scientists

Scientists.

Explanation:

No government can understand the cause of any environmental issue and the way to solve it or reduce the effect the environmental issue. Only a scientist can say that.

It is possible for the scientists because they know about environmental hazards, and by doing research, they can find any remedy.

So, if the socioeconomic condition changes because of any environmental issues, it is not possible to solve by the government alone. Firstly, The government should take advice from scientists to reduce the effect of environmental problems. After reducing the effect of the issue, the government can think about changing its socioeconomic conditions.