The 1990 Amendments to the Clean Air Act introduced which innovative market-based system to reduce acid rain?
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Correct answer: A 'Cap and Trade' allowance system for sulfur dioxide emissions
Cap and trade set a limit on total emissions but allowed companies to buy and sell credits. This provided a financial incentive for power plants to innovate and reduce pollution more efficiently than traditional 'command and control' regulations.
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