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This page groups a statute or act by where it sits within the wider body of legislation that contains it. Wikipedia notes that statutes "declare, command or prohibit something" and are often amended by, or grouped with, related acts on the same subject. Browsing this way moves between a statute and the related legislation nearby.

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Environmental 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
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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, such as forests, minerals, or fisheries.
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