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Toxic waste, who excels in production

Question

In 2000, more than 7 billion pounds of toxic chemicals were released into the environment, according to the EPA, primarily due to mining, manufacturing and the production of electricity. Can you list, from most to least, the top five states with the highest amounts of toxins released into the environment?

Extra credit, if you can guess the amounts, in millions of pounds.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Answer

1. Nevada (1 billion pounds)

2. Utah (956 million)

3. Arizona (745 million)

4. Alaska (535 million)

5. Texas (302 million)

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