Having the Government Issue Permits That Allow Polluting

question 190

Multiple Choice

Having the government issue permits that allow polluting

• A)would increase the levels of pollution.
• B)is a measure used all over the world,but not in the United States.
• C)would allow companies that are better at curbing their pollution to sell the permits to companies that are not as good at curbing their pollution.
• D)has been very ineffective in curbing pollution.

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