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Delaney Clause of Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (US)
This act requires the FDA to ban food additives that are found to cause cancer. It includes not only humans but animals too. -
Clean Air Act (US)
It establishes federal standards for mobile air pollution. It also establishes a program for emissions that cause acid rain. Created a system for all sources of air pollution -
Clean Water Act (US)
Created federal laws governing water pollution. restores and maintains the biological, chemical, and physical integrity of the nation's water -
Convention on International Trade In Endangered Species (INT)
It is an international agreement to insure the international trade in animals and plants does not threaten their survival. It also helps fight the illegal pet trade -
Endangered Species Act (US)
This act provides a framework to protect endangered species. Protects species's habitats domestically and abroad -
Safe Drinking Water Act (US)
An act created to ensure safe drinking water for the public. Set standards for drinking water quality -
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (US)
It is a federal law governing the disposal of solid and hazardous waste. Protects human and environmental health from hazardous dangers. Helps conserve energy and natural resources -
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, Liability Act (US) aka Superfund!
It Authorizes the president to respond to releases of hazardous substances from the environment. It establishes prohibitions concerning closed hazardous waste sites -
Montreal Protocol (INT)
This was a global agreement to protect the ozone layer, It phased out the production and consumption of CFCs and other ozone depletion substances -
Kyoto Protocol (INT)
This was a United Nations convention to fight climate change. It committed countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions