Define pollution charge and will our economy be able to control pollution? Share your thoughts in a paragraph.

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Define pollution charge and will our economy be able to control pollution? Share your thoughts in a paragraph.

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Pollution charges or tax refers to the amount of tax that is imposed by the government to reduce pollution.

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