To challenge an environmental regulation or an activity affecting the environment,a plaintiff must have _____,a concrete injury traceable to the challenged act that will be redressed by a favorable decision.

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Standing is the legal concept that requires a plaintiff to have a personal stake in a lawsuit in order to bring a claim. In environmental law, this means that a plaintiff must have suffered a concrete injury, such as harm to their health or property, as a result of the challenged activity or regulation. The injury must also be caused by the activity or regulation at issue, and it must be likely that a favorable court decision would redress the plaintiff's injury. Without standing, a plaintiff cannot bring a claim challenging an environmental regulation or activity. Therefore, the best choice is D, standing.

To Challenge an Environmental Regulation or an Activity Affecting the Environment,a