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Delaney Clause of Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (US)
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. -
Clean Air Act (US)
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. -
Clean Water Act (US)
Establishes regulations for discharging pollutants into U.S. waters and sets quality standards. It aims to reduce pollution and protect surface waters. -
Convention on International Trade on Endangered Species (INT)
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. -
Endangered Species Act (US)
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. -
Safe Drinking Water Act (US)
Protects the quality of drinking water in the U.S. It gives the EPA authority to set national standards and oversee public water systems. -
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (US)
Gives the EPA power to manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste from creation to disposal, promoting safe waste handling and resource recovery. -
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (US)
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. -
Montreal Protocol (INT)
Global agreement to phase out ozone-depleting substances like CFCs. It's considered one of the most effective environmental treaties ever signed. -
Kyoto Protocol (INT)
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.