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The six pollutants regulated under the Clear Air Act _____ between 1970 and 2001, while energy consumption increased 42 percent.

increased only 6 percent

decreased 39 percent

decreased 24 percent

remained stable

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Answer:

increased only 6 percent

Step-by-step explanation:

The six pollutants regulated under the Clear Air Act increased only 6 percent between 1970 and 2001, while energy consumption increased 42 percent.

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Answer:Explained

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The six pollutants regulated under the clear air act are

  • lead
  • PM
  • Sulfur dioxide
  • carbon monoxide
  • nitrogen oxides
  • ozone

Clear air act is the first and most comprehensive air quality control law and is under U.S. Environmental Protection agency.

A study of 2017 shows it causes a reduction of 10% in pollution within 3 years of implementation.

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