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Environmental Law: Government and Public Policy Towards the Environment

Environmental Science

Useful Environmental Law Terms. Abatement : The process of reducing the quantity, intensity, or saturation of a pollutant or other harmful substance by way of treatment. Often subject to specific environmental protections, especially when “endangered” (see above). Indoor air is anything contained with a building.

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The Trump War on Science: Daring blindness, Denying climate change, Destroying the EPA and other daily disasters

Science Blogs

If elected governor, Graham says Florida would stick with Paris climate accord. . EPA: air pollution rule should be delayed – despite its effect on children. Federal court blocks Trump EPA on air pollution. Obama praises Paris climate deal despite Trump's withdrawal. 2017.06.14. 2017.06.14. 2017.06.14.