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Which organization in the United States studies and assesses the environment to protect it and the people affected by any negative change in the environment?

Select one of the options below as your answer:

A) American Red Cross
B) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
C) United States Environmental Protection Agency

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The organization in the United States that studies and assesses the environment to protect it is the United States Environmental Protection Agency/EPA. One thing they make sure of  is that the power plants are regulated and not burning coal as much anymore. The correct answer is C. 
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C) United States Environmental Protection Agency

Environmental Protection Agency acts as an autonomous federal agency, which was created in 1970. Agency establishes and implements laws and standards which helps in protecting the environment and controlling pollution.

The EPA has established to protect and preserve the natural environment. Agency tries to improve the health of humans by examining the effects and placing limitations on the use of pollutants. The EPA coordinates the production, processing, disposition, use of chemicals and other pollutants.


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