The case of ozone depletion indicates that:
A)special interests can push environmental regulation when it is seen as profitable.
B)special interests are rarely successful in blocking environmental regulations.
C)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.

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The case of ozone depletion showed that special interests, particularly those in the chemical industry, were able to push for environmental regulation to protect the ozone layer because it was seen as profitable for their businesses. This led to the signing of the Montreal Protocol in 1987, which phased out the production and use of ozone-depleting substances.

The Case of Ozone Depletion Indicates That