Question

Why is preventing pollution at its source the first strategy in minimizing environmental risk?
a.
It is easier and more effective to prevent pollution than to clean up and dispose of waste.
b.
Remediation of contamination is easier than pollution prevention.
c.
Habitat restoration cannot be undertaken with modern technologies.
d.
Safe waste disposal is the easiest was to minimize environmental risk.

Answer 1

a. It is easier and more effective to prevent pollution than to clean up and dispose of waste.

Prevention avoids creating contamination in the first place, which is generally less costly, less technically difficult, and less risky than remediation, containment, or long‑term disposal.