Question

the epa is trying to decide whether or not to ban a certain chemical that has been associated with acid rain. what would be the most helpful in their decision - making process? polls on whether people like the chemical scientific information about the chemical and its effects scientific information about the general effects of pollution polls on peoples opinions of acid rain

Explanation:

The EPA's decision to ban a chemical linked to acid rain relies on evidence about the specific chemical's properties and its direct role in causing acid rain. General pollution effects or public opinion polls do not address the specific causal link needed for this targeted decision.

Answer:

scientific information about the chemical and its effects