What Is The Lead Contamination Control Act?
The Lead Contamination Control Act, which was established in 1988, prohibits producing water coolers that contain leadlined tanks. Coolers that already contained lead were recalled.
What Is The U.S. Environmental Policy Act?
This legislation sets the tone for the core policy of the Environmental Protection Agency. The NEPA came about as an attempt by Congress to establish a coherent national policy that works, in …
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What Is The Clean Water Act?
The Clean Water Act of 1977 was intended to address the growing problem of water pollution in the United States. The Act empowered the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); to set limits for …
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Toxic Torts: Lawsuits for Exposure to Toxic Materials
What is in the air we breathe, the water we drink, the dirt which grows our food, the vaccines we give our children and the products that we use? We hope and trust that our air, water, soil, vaccines and products are clean and free from environmental toxins. However, that is not always the case. Sometimes, companies release toxic substances into the environment, or they include …
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An Overview of Federal Environmental Laws
Over the past half century, the federal and state governments have become increasingly involved in protecting the environment. Many experts believe that environmental laws are necessary because without them individuals and businesses do not have the financial or personal motivation to follow environmentally friendly policies. One person or business alone does not make a big …
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