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An amendment that prohibits adding cancer-causing substances to processed food. It was the first to apply a zero-risk standard for carcinogens in food. -
This U.S. law regulates air emissions from stationary and mobile sources. It authorizes the EPA to set limits on air pollutants and aims to improve air quality and public health. -
Establishes regulations for discharging pollutants into U.S. waters and sets quality standards. It aims to reduce pollution and protect surface waters. -
Known as CITES, this treaty regulates international trade of wildlife and plants to ensure that trade doesn’t threaten their survival. Countries that join must follow strict rules on the import and export of protected species. -
A U.S. law aimed at protecting species at risk of extinction and the ecosystems they depend on. It gives federal agencies the power to classify species as endangered or threatened and prohibits harming them or their habitats. -
Protects the quality of drinking water in the U.S. It gives the EPA authority to set national standards and oversee public water systems. -
Gives the EPA power to manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste from creation to disposal, promoting safe waste handling and resource recovery. -
Often called “Superfund,” this act gives the federal government power to respond to hazardous waste spills and hold polluters accountable for cleanup costs. It helps manage and clean up contaminated sites. -
Global agreement to phase out ozone-depleting substances like CFCs. It's considered one of the most effective environmental treaties ever signed. -
An international treaty that commits industrialized countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It was one of the first global efforts to address climate change, though some major countries later pulled out or didn’t meet targets.