According to environmental scientists, U.S. air pollution control laws would be weakened if ____.

A. there was a greater emphasis on preventing air pollution
B. emissions from older coal-burning power plants were sharply reduced
C. controls on petroleum refineries were relaxed
D. fuel efficiency standards on motor vehicles were improved
E. stricter air pollution regulations on airports and ocean going ships were enacted


Answer: C

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