Regulation of pollution, natural resources and chemical substances. Belongs here: the Clean Air Act Regulations, the Clean Water Act, and the EU's REACH regulation governing chemical registration and safety. Does not belong here: a statute regulating workplace safety rather than the environment, grouped under health, safety, employment and consumer protection instead.
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Defining CharacteristicEnvironmental laws are laws that protect the environment, encompassing treaties, statutes, regulations and policies. 1 Browse By
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1. Environmental law (Wikipedia)
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Environmental laws are laws that protect the environment. The term environmental law encompasses treaties, statutes, regulations, conventions, and policies designed to protect the natural environment and manage the impact of human activities on ecosystems and natural resources.
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