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Environmental Law: Government and Public Policy Towards the Environment

Environmental Science

Often subject to specific environmental protections, especially when “endangered” (see above). 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). As it is a waste, it serves no purpose on its own. It covers the following areas.

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Protecting the Ocean Means Protecting Communities

Ocean Conservancy

This production process emits significant air and water pollution with severe health consequences for neighboring communities already bearing the brunt of climate change impacts like sea level rise, severe storms and flooding. . Direct the EPA to not include harmful chemical recycling technologies in the national recycling strategy.

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