Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of wild fauna and flora (CITES) The IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) maintains the Red List of threatened species and assigns countries to regulate certain trade.
Montreal ProtocolPhases out ozone depleting substances (ODS) like CFCs
Delaney Clause of Food, Drug, and Cosmetic ActNo carcinogens in food
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
Clean Water Act
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)Proper disposal of solid and hazardous waste
Endangered Species ActDesignates certain species as threatened or endangered and protects habitats (developers have to do environmental impact assessments) plus prevents trade.
Newcomen steam engine
Delaney Clause of Food, Drug, and Cosmetic ActNo carcinogens in food
Frozen!
Frozen!
Boost!
Boost!
Montreal ProtocolPhases out ozone depleting substances (ODS) like CFCs
Kyoto Protocol
Clean Water ActRegulates water pollution (but not drinking water quality)
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)Proper disposal of solid and hazardous waste
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of wild fauna and flora (CITES) The IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) maintains the Red List of threatened species and assigns countries to regulate certain trade.
Endangered Species Act
Designed to pump water out of the coal mines to increase production.
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)Makes drinking water safer