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Environmental Perspectives

Environmental Science

There are 90 MCLs, including for specific chemicals, microbes, and properties such as radiation. CERCLA ( Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act , aka Superfund) - cleans up “abandoned” haz waste. But what do you do with it after it's dug up?

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Environmental Law: Government and Public Policy Towards the Environment

Environmental Science

Biodegradable : Used to describe substances and the ability of microorganisms (bacteria, algae) to break it down. Greenhouse gas : A group of gases known to be responsible for increasing the “greenhouse effect” - that is, gases that absorb infrared radiation and increase atmospheric density.