One concern that environmentalists have is that market-oriented environmental tools are
A) an inflexible took that won't reduce pollution levels.
B) an excuse to implement strict limits on emissions.
C) an excuse to allow pollution to be maintained or to grow.
D) able to achieve desired reductions in pollution at a lower cost.

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Market-oriented environmental tools, such as cap-and-trade systems, are sometimes criticized by environmentalists for potentially allowing pollution levels to be maintained or even to grow, as companies can buy allowances or credits to offset their emissions instead of actually reducing them.

One Concern That Environmentalists Have Is That Market-Oriented Environmental Tools