Reducing air pollution improves our environmental well-being and is a cost saver in the long term,as we rely on many ecosystem services.Which of the following statements correctly reflects the environmental benefit based on reducing air pollution?
A) Since lead can damage a leaf's ability to photosynthesize,preventing lead pollution will allow for healthy plant growth and improved crop yields.
B) Since smog eats away at limestone and marble structures and damages steel and concrete,reducing smog provides protection for buildings and monuments,especially those made of marble and limestone.
C) Reducing acid rain will improve salmon fisheries,as acidified water causes aluminum to build up in water to levels that are toxic to juvenile salmon.
D) Mercury emissions create haze; thus,reducing such emissions improves visibility,a significant matter in tourist destinations.
E) Sulfur dioxide bioaccumulates in individuals and biomagnifies up food chains; thus,reducing such emissions protects our meat supply,which otherwise could become too toxic to eat.
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