In 2000, Delegates from 122 Countries Completed a Global Treaty

question 61

Multiple Choice

In 2000, delegates from 122 countries completed a global treaty to control 12 persistent organic pollutants (POPs) . a.As of 2009, the United States

• A)adopted this treaty as a successful model for our own national agencies to use
• B)had just ratified this treaty
• C)has still not ratified this treaty
• D)plans to ratify this treaty as soon as the European Union does so
• E)is trying to expand the number of chemicals included on the list, and then will ratify the treaty

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