"The Environmental Protection Agency"
Introduction Pollution is the contamination of air, water, or soil by the discharge of poisonous or noxious substances. Pollution is a problem that most countries face today. Pollution does not occur on its own; it occurs because people and firms have an incentive to pollute. If that incentive can be removed, pollution will be less of a problem. In this activity, you will learn more about prevention of pollution and the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
Destination Title: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Directions Start at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Web site. Print a copy or read the articles on screen and answer the following questions.
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