Apes Laws

All the laws/legislations you need to know for the apes exam.

Clean Air Act

Many nations commit to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, to reduce global warming

Clean Water Act

Sets wastewater standards for industry and regulates discharge going directly into bodies of water in the USA

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation & Liability Act (CERCLA)

A federal law designed to clean up sites contaminated with hazardous substances and pollutants, establishing a trust fund for cleanup efforts.

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)

Controls and regulates international trade of threatened plants and animals

Endangered Species Act

Protects species experiencing a significant drop in population in the U.S

Food Drug & Cosmetics Act (Delaney Clause)

Prohibits the approval of food additives found to cause cancer in humans or animals. (makes sure there isn’t anything that cause cancer in food (carnicogens)

Kyoto Protocol

An international treaty that commits state parties to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, based on the premise that global warming exists and human-made CO2 emissions have caused it.

Montreal Protocol

Many nations commit to protecting the ozone layer by phasing out the production of substances like CFCs responsible for ozone depletion

Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA)

A comprehensive federal law that governs the disposal of solid and hazardous waste, ensuring safe management and reducing environmental risks.

Safe Drinking Water Act

Sets standards for water quality including assessing groundwater, but bottle water not included