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A. gives the United Nations the authority to impose sanctions against nations whose actions may be harmful.
B. allows for restriction of countries' activities before irrevocable harm has been documented.
C. requires all nations to cease producing and releasing pollutants.
D. All of the choices are correct.


Answer: B

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