What Was Found in a Study of the Costs and Benefits

question 2

Multiple Choice

What was found in a study of the costs and benefits of the Clean Air Act and its later amendments?

• A) The costs massively outweighed the benefits.
• B) The costs of the policy were about even with the benefits.
• C) The benefits massively outweighed the costs.
• D) It was unclear whether the costs outweighed the benefits or vice versa, and the policy was said to have inconclusive results.

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Definitions:

Cumulative Damage

The total damage that accumulates over time due to continuous or repeated actions.

Waste Recovery Facility

A site dedicated to processing waste materials for the purpose of recovering resources, recycling, or converting waste into energy or new products.

Environmental Assessment

The evaluation of the environmental implications of a planned project or development, to guide decision-making processes.

Provincial Legislation

Laws or statutes enacted by the legislative bodies of provincial governments in countries with a federal system of governance.