The case of ozone depletion indicates that:
A)progress is sometimes possible,despite the presence of special interests.
B)special interests are rarely successful in blocking environmental regulations.
C)the presence of special interests always win out over the collective interest for a cleaner environment.
D)special interests can successfully mobilize citizens to take on their governments.
E)special interests can subvert Superfund cleanup rules.

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The case of ozone depletion shows that progress is possible despite the presence of special interests, as evidenced by the successful international agreement to phase out ozone-depleting substances. While there may have been some opposition from special interests, the collective interest in protecting the ozone layer prevailed.

The Case of Ozone Depletion Indicates That