The use of pollution permits by government to reduce pollution is
A) untried in Canada.
B) unworkable.
C) a serious mistake,which will cause more pollution.
D) common in every industry.
E) common in some industries in Canada.

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Pollution permits are a common regulatory tool used by some industries in Canada to reduce pollution. It involves setting a limit on the amount of pollution a company can emit and issuing them permits that allow them to emit a certain amount of pollution. Companies can then buy, sell or trade these permits, providing an economic incentive to reduce pollution.

The Use of Pollution Permits by Government to Reduce Pollution