The article "New Rules Would Cut Thousands of Coal Jobs" illustrates that

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The article discusses new rules proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency that would require coal-fired power plants to reduce their emissions of toxic pollutants, such as mercury and arsenic. This would likely result in the closure of some older, less efficient plants and the loss of thousands of jobs in the coal industry. The article does not mention any government subsidies for the coal industry or the calculation of marginal costs and benefits of pollution control. However, it does highlight the need to balance the costs of pollution abatement against the benefits, suggesting that choice A is the best answer.

The Article "New Rules Would Cut Thousands of Coal Jobs