The EPA's 'Toxic Release Inventory' (TRI) was created to:
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Correct answer: Provide the public with information about toxic chemical releases in their communities
Established after the Bhopal disaster, the TRI follows the 'Right-to-Know' principle. It requires facilities to publicly report how much of certain chemicals they release, encouraging 'pollution prevention' through public pressure.
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