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U.S. Climate Law: A Broad & Rapidly Growing Field

Legal Planet

EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act (CAA) A. Solar radiation management If I’ve missed something you think is really important to US climate policy, I guess that only goes to prove my point about the breadth and depth of the field. Standing based on climate impacts C. Co-benefits E.

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What is Ethylene Oxide? Answers to Your Questions about the Cancer-Causing Chemical

Union of Concerned Scientists

FDA needs to continue to prioritize the development of methods for sterilization processes including using radiation, vaporized hydrogen peroxide , and vaporized paracetic acid to help ease the transition away from ethylene oxide and make our communities safer. How can I get involved to raise concerns about ethylene oxide in my community?

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EPA Releases White Paper For Comment On Reducing Climate Pollution From New Natural Gas-Fired Electric Generation

PA Environment Daily

This is an important dialogue to have now, as we tackle our climate and health goals to protect communities while ensuring clean, reliable and affordable electricity.” States and the public may also find the white paper useful to inform state-level actions to combat climate change and individual permitting considerations.

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NRDC: Regulation Is Too Weak For Radioactive Oil And Gas Drilling Wastewater, Other Waste

PA Environment Daily

Bedrock federal environmental, health, and safety laws have gaping loopholes and exemptions that allow radioactive oil and gas materials to go virtually unregulated, including the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act that governs waste management, the Atomic Energy Act, the Clean Water Act, the Safe Drinking Water Act, and the Clean Air Act.

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Join EPA in Observing Children’s Health Month

EPA

Examples of these additional statutory requirements include: the Food Quality Protection Act. the Safe Drinking Water Act , the Clean Air Act , and. the Toxic Substances Control Act. OCHP also convenes stakeholders. Read more.

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Environmental Law: Government and Public Policy Towards the Environment

Environmental Science

Greenhouse gas : A group of gases known to be responsible for increasing the “greenhouse effect” - that is, gases that absorb infrared radiation and increase atmospheric density. Ozone layer : A protective layer of gas in the upper atmosphere that absorbs the sun's must harmful radiation. Learn more about environmental law degrees.

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Celebrating Ozone Layer Protection Milestones of the Clean Air Act

EPA

Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator for the Office of Air and Radiation. I am proud that our country’s actions under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and global action under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (Montreal Protocol) mean that the ozone layer is expected to recover to pre-1980 levels.