Climate Legislation Flashcards
1
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Major Climate Laws and Acts
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Clean Air Act (1970)
Clean Water Act (1972)
Clean Energy Bill (2022)
2
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When and Why was the clean water act enacted?
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The Clean Water Act (CWA) was enacted in 1972 to restore and maintain clean and healthy waters
3
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When and Why was the Clean Energy Bill enacted
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Introduced in the Senate on 04/22/2021, This bill provides tax incentives for investment in clean electricity, clean transportation, clean fuel production, energy efficiency, and sets forth workforce development requirements for the energy sector.
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When and Why was the clean air act enacted?
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The enactment of the Clean Air Act of 1970 resulted in a major shift in the federal government’s role in air pollution control
