In 2005, the European Union Began a Program to

question 264

Multiple Choice

In 2005, the European Union began a program to

• A) reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 10 percent within 5 years.
• B) eliminate greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent within 15 years.
• C) subsidize firms that pollute more than a given limit.
• D) allow the trading of carbon-dioxide permits among firms.

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Definitions:

Racial Uprisings

Events of mass protest or rebellion rooted in racial tensions and demands for justice and equality.

Heightened Surveillance

Increased and intensified scrutiny or observation of individuals or groups, often based on certain characteristics or behaviors.

Crime Drop

Refers to a significant reduction in the rate of crime within a specific geographical area or over a period of time.

Prison Boom

The rapid expansion of the prison population, mainly in the United States, starting in the late 20th century, due to changes in law and policy.