According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency
A) mining has polluted about 10% of western watersheds
B) mining has polluted about 40% of western watersheds
C) recent changes in the Clean Water Act has resulted in recovery of 40% of western watersheds
D) mining produces fewer toxic emissions than any other industry in the United States
E) mine explosions are the greatest cause of deaths amongst working age males in the United States
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