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Which of the following describes the 'Polluter Pays Principle'?
AThe government should pay for all cleanup
BThe entity responsible for pollution should bear the costs of managing it
CThe public should pay more taxes for pollution
DPollution is a free right of industry
✓ Correct Answer: B — The entity responsible for pollution should bear the costs of managing it
This principle holds polluters accountable for the environmental damage they cause.
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