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Discuss the importance of economics as it relates to pollution prevention. Supple at least two seperate examples to augment your discussion.

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One of the greatest economic challenges presented by pollution is the rising cost of waste disposal and treatment. A good example is the recent BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The incident cost BP greatly in both reputation and expense to repair the environmental damage. Even after that accident, in addition to losing some ...

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