Federal efforts to address the common-pool problems of air,water,and ground pollution are coordinated by the _____
A)Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
B)Council on Environmental Quality.
C)National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
D)National Park Service.
E)Fish and Wildlife Service.

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The EPA is the federal agency responsible for coordinating efforts to address pollution in air, water, and ground. It was established in 1970 under the Environmental Protection Agency Act and is charged with protecting human health and the environment by enforcing environmental laws and regulations. The other options listed primarily focus on specific areas of environmental management and do not have the same level of responsibility for addressing pollution problems.

Federal Efforts to Address the Common-Pool Problems of Air,water,and Ground