Why does the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) classify CO2 as an air pollutant?
A. It has started to reach high enough levels in air to cause harm.
B. It is not a naturally occurring compound in our atmosphere.
C. It has been shown to cause cancer in rats in Canada.
D. It is a poisonous gas release from rotting plants in swamps.
Answer: A
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