Environmental Laws - Explained
Introduction to Environmental Law
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What are environmental laws?
Environmental law is a combination of state and federal laws aimed at protecting individuals from the negative consequences of environmental degradation. More specifically, environment law addresses pollution, natural resource management (including forests, minerals, and wildlife), and the environmental impact of human activity.
Related Topics
- Environmental Law (Intro)
- What are environmental laws?
- What is the structure of environmental protection law?
- What is the Environmental Protection Agency?
- How are environmental laws enforced?
- What is the National Environmental Policy Act of 1970?
- Environmental Impact Statement?
- What is the Clean Air Act?
- State Implementation Plan?
- New Source Performance Standards and New Source Review?
- Prevention of Significant Deterioration?
- Non-attainment Areas?
- Interstate Pollution?
- Enforcement?
- What is the Clean Water Act?
- Exceptions or Variances?
- What is the Endangered Species Act of 1973?
- What federal laws control pesticides?
- What laws govern solid waste disposal?
- What is the Toxic Substance Control Act of 1976?
- What is the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act?