Prior to 2010, why was the CERCLA program so successful at convincing companies to stop polluting?

A. It forced the responsible companies to pay for the cleanup costs.
B. It forced the taxpayer to pay for the cleanup costs.
C. It forced the responsible companies to move to other countries.
D. It encouraged citizens to stop buying products from polluting companies.


Answer: A

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