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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). Air emissions : Any gas emitted into the atmosphere from industrial or commercial activity.

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Environmental Perspectives

Environmental Science

Incineration, thermal desorption, chemical stabilization, landfarming (biodegradation), and offsite landfilling are some options. Nuclear safety is managed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission established by the Energy Reorganization Act (1974) following the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.