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Environmental Law: Government and Public Policy Towards the Environment

Environmental Science

Environmental law, or sometimes known as environmental and natural resources law, is a term used to explain regulations, statutes, local, national and international legislation, and treaties designed to protect the environment from damage and to explain the legal consequences of such damage towards governments or private entities or individuals (1).

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Sustainable Pittsburgh, Plastics Collaborative Release Whitepaper On Reducing Single-Use Plastics

PA Environment Daily

A report from the World Economic Forum estimates that by 2050 there will be more plastic in our oceans than fish (by weight). Environmental Protection Agency, nearly 36 million tons of plastic was generated in 2018 and less than 9 percent was recycled. According to the U.S. Unlike other waste, plastic will never truly break down.

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Guest Essay: Saving Our World From Becoming Planet Plastic, One Road At A Time

PA Environment Daily

From Mount Everest to the deepest oceans, vast amounts of plastic waste contaminate the entire planet. And none of these commonly used plastics are biodegradable. Since then, India’s fishermen have been turning ocean plastic into roads. The proceeds—along with government grant money—cover the women’s salaries.