3. An external cost is one that is associated with the use of a good or service but is not include II
its initial cost. The combustion of fossil fuels like coal and oil release impurities associated with
the fuels into the atmosphere. These impurities can impact the environment and human healt
by damaging the surface of plants or impacting human respiratory health. Which of these
actions would best address the issue of externalities not being included in the costs of fos
fuels?