This dimension groups statutes by the era in which they were enacted. Wikipedia notes that a statute is "the expressed will of a legislative body," a will that reflects the concerns of the particular period it was passed in. Browsing by enacted era lets a visitor compare statutes passed around the same time.
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Defining CharacteristicEnvironmental laws are laws that protect the environment, encompassing treaties, statutes, regulations, conventions, and policies designed to manage the impact of human activities on ecosystems and natural resources. 1 Enacted Era
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1. Environmental law (Wikipedia)
WikipediaEnvironmental law, lead section, statute-act subcategory definition sentenceQuote, Environmental law, lead section, statute-act subcategory definition sentence
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, such as forests, minerals, or fisheries.
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