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Environmental Law: Government and Public Policy Towards the Environment

Environmental Science

Biodegradable : Used to describe substances and the ability of microorganisms (bacteria, algae) to break it down. Title III of the Act created EPCRA (see above). It became effective in 1975 and in 2018 has over 180 signatories. Air emissions : Any gas emitted into the atmosphere from industrial or commercial activity.