<human>: I've heard that the EPA is going to release a list of the most polluting companies. How will this help the environment?
<bot>: The EPA has been releasing lists of the top-polluting companies for several years now, and they’ve been very successful at driving down pollution levels in the United States. These lists are based on data from the Environmental Protection Agency's Toxic Release Inventory, which tracks the amount of toxic chemicals released into the environment by industrial facilities. This information allows regulators to identify companies that may be contributing to air and water pollution, and it provides an opportunity to reduce emissions through voluntary or regulatory actions.