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This act requires the FDA to ban food additives that are found to cause cancer. It includes not only humans but animals too.
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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
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Created federal laws governing water pollution. restores and maintains the biological, chemical, and physical integrity of the nation's water
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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
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This act provides a framework to protect endangered species. Protects species's habitats domestically and abroad
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An act created to ensure safe drinking water for the public. Set standards for drinking water quality
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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
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It Authorizes the president to respond to releases of hazardous substances from the environment. It establishes prohibitions concerning closed hazardous waste sites
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This was a global agreement to protect the ozone layer, It phased out the production and consumption of CFCs and other ozone depletion substances
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This was a United Nations convention to fight climate change. It committed countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions