QUESTION 22Why can the United States legally transport its electronic waste when many other countries cannot? a.The United States can export its e-waste legally because it can afford the safety measures needed for safe transport. b.The United States can export its e-waste legally because it has not ratified the Basel Convention. c.The United States can export its e-waste legally because it has previous trade agreements with some countries. d.The United States can export its e-waste legally because it is exempted from most international laws. e.The United States can export its e-waste legally because it exports directly to recycling centers.

E-waste or electronic waste basically describes discarded electronic or electrical devices. Some used electronics that are bound for, refurbishment, reuse, salvage recycling by material disposal or recovery are referred to as e-waste. Informal activities of electronic waste in various developing countries lead to unpleasant human health effects and also enhance environmental pollution.E-waste or electronic waste in the US considered as an electronic item that is reached close to their operable life. Then, the US is launched to address the waste problem issues with the regulation at the federal and state levels. This country is considered as the chief in producing a higher number of e-waste that is followed by China. This is the nation that allows transportation of electronic trash or waste to other countries because this is the only "nation" that is still not affirmed by the Basel Convention on dangerous or hazardous waste. The United States can legally transport its electronic because it has not ratified the Basel Convention. Thus the correct option is b.

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QUESTION 22

Why can the United States legally transport its electronic waste when many other countries cannot?

	a.	The United States can export its e-waste legally because it can afford the safety measures needed for safe transport.
	b.	The United States can export its e-waste legally because it has not ratified the Basel Convention.
	c.	The United States can export its e-waste legally because it has previous trade agreements with some countries.
	d.	The United States can export its e-waste legally because it is exempted from most international laws.
	e.	The United States can export its e-waste legally because it exports directly to recycling centers.

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