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.
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
Clean Water ActRegulates water pollution (but not drinking water quality)
Makes drinking water safer
Delaney Clause of Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
Phases out ozone depleting substances (ODS) like CFCs
Clean Water ActRegulates water pollution (but not drinking water quality)
Delaney Clause of Food, Drug, and Cosmetic ActNo carcinogens in food
Endangered Species ActDesignates certain species as threatened or endangered and protects habitats (developers have to do environmental impact assessments) plus prevents trade.
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.
Designed to pump water out of the coal mines to increase production.
Montreal ProtocolPhases out ozone depleting substances (ODS) like CFCs
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)Makes drinking water safer
Kyoto ProtocolCap GHGs, US didn't ratify
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)Proper disposal of solid and hazardous waste