Environmental Science

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

In medicinal use, it's the substance that attacks the bacteria/virus/tumor. In pesticide use, it's the substance that kills or repels pests. Air emissions : Any gas emitted into the atmosphere from industrial or commercial activity. Typically used in conjunction with “greenhouse gas” but some emissions are not GHGs.

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Government Law Waste Clean Air Act 52

Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 19, 2022

Outside of bird protection acts of the early 20 th century, protections for water, air and the atmosphere are a late 20 th -century development, created in the wake of Rachel Carson’s 1962 treatise on pesticides, Silent Spring. Carbon dioxide is not a pollutant. All of us are exhaling carbon dioxide right now.

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Carbon Dioxide Climate Change Clean Water Act Fossil Fuels 288

Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 6, 2025

Dekleva was accused during her first stint in President Trumps EPA of pressuring employees to approve new chemicals and colluding with industry to weaken the Toxic Substances Control Act. When asked if he wanted fossil fuels to come back big time, Wright responded, Absolutely.

Climate Change 339

Climate Change Fossil Fuels Toxic Substances Control Act Regulations 339

Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 6, 2025

Dekleva was accused during her first stint in President Trumps EPA of pressuring employees to approve new chemicals and colluding with industry to weaken the Toxic Substances Control Act. When asked if he wanted fossil fuels to come back big time, Wright responded, Absolutely.

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Climate Change Fossil Fuels Toxic Substances Control Act Regulations 232