Environmental
Mississippi's 'Brownfield' redevelopment initiative encourages the cleanup and reuse of contaminated former industrial and commercial sites. A 'brownfield' is distinguished from a 'greenfield' in that a brownfield is:
AA pristine, undeveloped agricultural or natural area
BA previously developed site with known or suspected contamination that may complicate redevelopment✓ Correct
CA federally owned superfund site
DAn agricultural field converted to industrial use
Explanation
Brownfields are previously developed (often industrial or commercial) sites with known or suspected environmental contamination that creates barriers to reuse. Greenfields are undeveloped land.
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