In 2000, delegates from 122 countries completed a global treaty to control 12 persistent organic pollutants (POPs). a.As of 2009, the United States
A)adopted this treaty as a successful model for our own national agencies to use
B)had just ratified this treaty
C)has still not ratified this treaty
D)plans to ratify this treaty as soon as the European Union does so
E)is trying to expand the number of chemicals included on the list, and then will ratify the treaty

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The question asks about the status of the United States' ratification of the global treaty on controlling 12 persistent organic pollutants. As of 2009, the United States had not ratified this treaty, indicating that choice C is the correct answer.

In 2000, Delegates from 122 Countries Completed a Global Treaty