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The Chemical Compound—December 2021

Arnold Porter

Our primary focus continues to be on chemical substances which are the subject of regulatory activity or scrutiny by various federal and state government agencies and potential litigants. N:News Release, EPA Region 9, SoCal Chemical Distributors Settle Toxic Substances Control Act Violations with U.S. 6, 2021).]]

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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.

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Environmental Perspectives

Environmental Science

There are 90 MCLs, including for specific chemicals, microbes, and properties such as radiation. CERCLA ( Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act , aka Superfund) - cleans up “abandoned” haz waste.