What is/are the most important environmental regulation(s) that you know of?
Departments and agencies in the US that monitor specific environmental issues Brief overview of specific legislation affecting the environment in the United States Challenges to enforcing environmental legislation
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Think of a current environmental issue; how might it be regulated by the government?
Environmental agencies are organizations responsible for enforcing environmental regulations. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental Regulations and Agencies
Other Environmental Agencies include: US Geological Survey US Fish and Wildlife Service Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Land Management
Environmental Regulations and Agencies
Other Environmental Agencies include: Department of Defense Department of Energy Centers for Disease Control Food and Drug Administration
Environmental Regulations and Agencies
Other Environmental Agencies include: Occupational Safety and Health Administration US Department of Agriculture
Environmental Regulations and Agencies
What do you think might be some of the challenges these agencies face in enforcing environmental regulations?
A decision last year by the Supreme Court has severely limited the ability of the EPA to regulate environmental protections
Challenges to the EPA's mission
How do you think citizens can get involved in the development and enforcement of environmental regulations?
Do you think it's possible to balance economic growth with environmental protection? Why or why not?