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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. One of the best examples of control or elimination is the global legislation in the 1980s to limit CFC emissions that were damaging the ozone layer (5). Title III of the Act created EPCRA (see above).

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Environmental Perspectives

Environmental Science

Incineration, thermal desorption, chemical stabilization, landfarming (biodegradation), and offsite landfilling are some options. This is becoming a popular technology and I hope it works over the long term. FIFRA ( Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodentcide Act ) regulates the commerce and use of pesticides.