Which factor influenced the U. S. government's decision to establish the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 1970?

Question options (ONLY USE THESE, I WANT ABSOLUTELY 0 "idk" ANSWERS):

A. new research on the harmful effects of pesticides
B. increased competition in global agricultural markets
C. high unemployment rates in the waste disposal industry
D. pressure from farmers for increased government regulation

A. new research on the harmful effects of pesticides

Explanation:

The "Environmental Protection Agency" (EPA) began operating in 1970 as a response to Rachel Carson's publication, Silent Spring. The publication tackled the harmful effects of pesticides to the environment. This alerted the public and such increasing concern was responded by the Congress.

Hearings were held and Nixon's proposal of an executive organization that would be in charge of environmental responsibilities was approved. They then introduced the Environmental Protection Agency. Many people became interested in the agency because it was meant to clean the air in America.

So, this explains the answer.

answer: ensure protection from communism

explanation:

the north atlantic treaty was largely dormant until the korean war initiated the establishment of nato to implement it, by means of an integrated military structure: this included the formation of supreme headquarters allied powers europe in 1951, which adopted the western union's military structures and plans.

a they donate money to humanitarian causes

c   they volunteer to alleviate suffering

d   they blame all muslims for not being able to keep their fellow muslims in line.