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Environmental Law: Government and Public Policy Towards the Environment

Environmental Science

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. Climate change : The process by which the climate changes due to “forcings”.

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Environmental Perspectives

Environmental Science

There are only 6 NAAQS - ozone, carbon monoxide, particulates, lead, sulfur dioxides, and nitrogen dioxides - but they dominate most air quality concerns ranging from smog to health effects, such as from particulates and lead. There remain some problem areas; for example Boston tends to be a non-attainment area for ozone in the summer.

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Special Policy News #6: The Transition

ESA

This research program would help determine if solar geoengineering should be considered further as a part of a “robust portfolio” of options to adapt and mitigate the impacts of climate change. Upcoming Events. Nominations are due May 3, 2021. Comments are due Apr. Comments must be received on or before Apr.

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