Environmental

In Kentucky, 'brownfield redevelopment' in former tobacco processing areas of Louisville must address:

AAgricultural pesticide residue from tobacco

BIndustrial contamination from manufacturing operations including chemical solvents and heavy metals✓ Correct

CRadon from tobacco leaf decomposition

DLead paint from historic tobacco warehouses only

Explanation

Former industrial tobacco processing facilities (warehouses, factories) may have contamination from manufacturing chemicals, solvents, and heavy metals used in processing operations.

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