Which of the following represents a market approach to environmental policy?

A) Passing laws that limit the amount of mercury that can be released by a coal-fired power plant
B) Regulations that require storm water and sewage to be separated in municipal water treatment plants
C) Using a cap-and-trade system to control the levels of carbon dioxide released into the air
D) Limiting the amount of national forests available for timber harvesting


C

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