Since World War II,

A. air pollution has worsened in most U.S. cities.
B. many new pollutants have been introduced or identified.
C. the federal government has reduced its reliance on economic incentives as a means of reducing pollution.
D. the United States has polluted more per capita than China and India.


Answer: B

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