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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. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) : A group of inert chemical used in many industrial and everyday processes such as our refrigerators that are not broken down at lower atmospheric levels and rise to the upper levels, destroying ozone.

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Environmental Perspectives

Environmental Science

Based on regulations and scientific knowledge, commercial laboratories have an established suite of chemicals they typically look for in environmental samples. For example, EPA under the Clean Water Act established 129 “ Priority Pollutants ” in 1976, a list of which is a typical analytical suite that you can order as a package.