One characteristic of waste-to-energy incineration is that it ____.
A) is inexpensive to build
B) produces no hazardous waste
C) produces no air pollution
D) concentrates hazardous substances into ash
E) discourages waste production

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Waste-to-energy incineration concentrates hazardous substances into ash, which can pose challenges for proper disposal and potential contamination of surrounding areas. Options A, B, and C are incorrect as waste-to-energy incineration is typically more expensive to build than landfilling, produces hazardous waste, and produces air pollution including emissions of greenhouse gases. Option E may be a potential side effect of waste-to-energy incineration as it provides an alternative to landfilling and may encourage the reduction of waste production, but this is not a direct characteristic of the process itself.

One Characteristic of Waste-To-Energy Incineration Is That It ____