The 2011 EPA standards for mercury and air toxics will reduce pollutants dramatically from
A)nuclear power plants.
B)oil and coal-fired power plants.
C)paper mills and CAFOs.
D)electric hybrid cars.

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The 2011 EPA standards for mercury and air toxics specifically target coal and oil-fired power plants, which are major sources of these pollutants. The standards aim to reduce mercury emissions by 90%, as well as other toxic pollutants such as arsenic, lead, and acid gases. This will have a significant impact on reducing the amount of pollutants emitted into the air from these power plants.

The 2011 EPA Standards for Mercury and Air Toxics Will