The EPA is trying to decide whether or not to ban a certain chemical that has been associated with acid rain. What would be the most helpful in their decision-making process?

The EPA needs evidence about whether this particular chemical causes acid rain and what effects it has, so it can weigh the risks of banning it. Scientific information about the chemical and its effects is more useful than polls about people’s opinions or general information about pollution.

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