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Control of Toxic and Hazardous Substances

Control of Toxic and Hazardous Substances. Love Canal. In August 1978 President Carter declared a federal emergency at the Love Canal due to contamination by toxic chemicals in the area. Love Canal focused attention on hazardous waste issues and led to the passage of the federal Superfund Act.

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Chapter 17

Chapter 17. Solid wastes!. Wasted Resources . Less than 5% of the world’s population (4.6% in the USA) Produce more than 33% of the world’s solid waste. Its a symptom of affluenza. Shows how wasteful a society can be. Many of trashed resources are recyclable

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Chapter 24 Environmental Policy, Law, and Planning

Chapter 24 Environmental Policy, Law, and Planning. 24.1 Basic Concepts In Policy. Basic principles guide policy Policy formation follows predictable steps . 24.2 Major Environmental Laws. NEPA (1969) establishes public oversight The Clean Air Act (1970) regulates air emissions

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