A constant tension between the desire for profits and productivity and the desire to protect the environment exists because
A)environmental pollution causes many premature deaths each year.
B)environmental regulations affect domestic and foreign corporations.
C)the traditional focus has been on the growth of industries.
D)the costs of complying with environmental regulations are high.

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The costs of complying with environmental regulations are high, which can reduce profits and productivity, creating a tension between economic and environmental goals.

A Constant Tension Between the Desire for Profits and Productivity