According to Environmental Scientists,U

question 84

Multiple Choice

According to environmental scientists,U.S.air pollution control laws would be weakened if ____.

• A) there was a greater emphasis on preventing air pollution.
• B) emissions from older coal-burning power plants were sharply reduced
• C) controls on petroleum refineries were relaxed
• D) fuel efficiency standards on motor vehicles were improved
• E) stricter air pollution regulations on airports and ocean going ships were enacted

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