Question

What types of environmental legislation have been passed in recent years? Describe at least three types.

Answer 1

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Environmental legislation has been passed at the international, national, and local levels. The Clean Water Act, passed in the US in 1972, was designed to improve water quality in the US by reducing pollution. International agreements to limit pollution have also been negotiated – member nations of the European Union, for example, must agree to adhere to strict environmental regulations. Many nations limit carbon emissions in an effort to improve air quality. There are also limits on dumping and waste disposal. For example, used oil in cars and trucks must be disposed of properly and recycled, not poured down the drain.

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Answer 2

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Our five most effective pieces of environmental legislation are the Clean Air Act, the Endangered Species Act, the Montreal Protocol, the Clean Water Act, and Reformation Plan No. 3 of 1970. Because of these laws, the health of Americans and the environment they inhabit have dramatically improved.