Question

why is preventing pollution at its source the first strategy in minimizing environmental risk? a. it is easier and more effective to prevent pollution than to clean up and dispose of waste. b. remediation of contamination is easier than pollution prevention. c. habitat restoration cannot be undertaken with modern technologies. d. safe waste disposal is the easiest was to minimize environmental risk. please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

Preventing pollution at the source is preferred because it is more efficient than dealing with pollution after - it occurs. Cleaning up and disposing of waste can be complex, costly, and less effective compared to prevention. Option b is incorrect as pollution prevention is easier than remediation. Option c is wrong since habitat restoration can be done with modern technologies. Option d is incorrect as safe waste disposal is not the easiest way; prevention is.

Answer:

A. It is easier and more effective to prevent pollution than to clean up and dispose of waste.