Question:
But in a hostile takeover, it seems pretty clear, one plus one generally doesn't equal three.

Does it follow that "One plus one doesn't equal to three under most circumstances, anyway."?
Answer:
it is not possible to tell

Question:
It does if you are trying to set any sort of policy priorities.

Does it follow that "It isn't important if you are trying to set of policy priorities."?
Answer:
no

Question:
In certain cases, synergies exist between emissions and among the various reduction approaches available, making it imperative that efforts to reduce risk address all three emissions accommodate these synergies.

Does it follow that "People are happy that the synergies exist because it makes it run faster."?
Answer:
it is not possible to tell

Question:
But his opinion is not God's law, as a great many angry Little League parents were quick to remind him.

Does it follow that "The angry Little League parents reminded him that his opinion wasn't absolute."?
Answer:
yes