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Environmental Perspectives

Environmental Science

Congress toyed with water pollution control since 1948, but 2 years after Earth Day it passed the first comprehensive federal law, ever, to control water pollution, the 1972 Clean Water Act. Through this law, water pollution is managed by controlling wastewater discharges. Clean Water Act.

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Green Ports: Transforming the Maritime Industry

Ocean Conservancy

They are helping to shift the shipping industry towards sustainability and environmental responsibility. By improving waste management, green ports can recycle up to 60% of port-generated waste, helping to reduce marine pollution. For instance, shore power systems can cut emissions from ships, while docked, by up to 95%.

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The Chemical Compound—December 2021

Arnold Porter

N: Memorandum from Director, Pollution Control & Clean Up Directorate, EPA Office of Inspector Gen., Safety & Pollution Prevention (Oct. to Ass’t Adm’r, EPA Office of Chem. 26, 2021).]]

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