Firms that operate in countries that have adopted the Kyoto Protocol are required to either reduce emissions or ________.
A)purchase carbon credits from other firms
B)file petitions to appeal the requirement
C)cease manufacturing operations
D)pay fines to the UN

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Firms that operate in countries that have adopted the Kyoto Protocol are required to reduce their emissions, but they can also purchase carbon credits from other firms that have emitted fewer greenhouse gases than they were allowed to under their allotted amount. This allows firms to offset their emissions by investing in cleaner technologies or supporting sustainable projects.

Firms That Operate in Countries That Have Adopted the Kyoto