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Clean Air Act

A law enacted in 1963 and strengthened in subsequent years to address air pollution and protect public health.

Donora Smog

A major air pollution event in 1948 that raised public awareness and led to the Clean Air Act.

Respiratory Diseases

Health issues that have been reduced due to the Clean Air Act's impact on air quality.

Clean Water Act

Originally passed in 1948, this law regulates water pollution and improves water quality in the U.S.

Cuyahoga River Fire

A 1969 incident that highlighted the need for the Clean Water Act due to severe water pollution.

CERCLA (Superfund)

Enacted in 1980 to address hazardous waste sites and ensure public safety and environmental restoration.

Love Canal

A toxic waste site that prompted the creation of CERCLA due to health issues from hazardous chemicals.

CITES

An international treaty established in 1975 to regulate trade in endangered species and promote conservation.

Delaney Clause

An amendment added in 1958 to ensure food additives do not pose cancer risks, enhancing consumer safety.

Endangered Species Act

Enacted in 1973 to protect species at risk of extinction and conserve biodiversity.

Kyoto Protocol

Adopted in 1997 to address global warming through legally binding greenhouse gas emission reductions.

Montreal Protocol

A 1987 treaty aimed at phasing out substances that deplete the ozone layer, leading to its recovery.

RCRA

Enacted in 1976 to provide a framework for the management of hazardous and non-hazardous waste.

Safe Drinking Water Act

Enacted in 1974 to ensure the safety of drinking water in the U.S. by setting quality standards.