Two technicians are discussing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Technician A says the EPA was formed in the 1890's to address pollution from factories. Technician B says that the EPA met with early resistance in its efforts to protect the environment. Who is correct?
A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was actually established in 1970, not the 1890s, to consolidate federal research, monitoring, standard-setting, and enforcement activities to ensure environmental protection. Technician B is correct because the EPA did indeed face early resistance in its efforts to enforce environmental regulations and protect the environment.

Two Technicians Are Discussing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)