Regulations driving the studies Environmental science
environmental science examines effects of humans on nature (glen canyon dam in u.s.)
in u.s. national environmental policy act (nepa) of 1969 set forth requirements analysis of major projects in terms of specific environmental criteria. numerous state laws have echoed these mandates, applying principles local-scale actions. upshot has been explosion of documentation , study of environmental consequences before fact of development actions.
one can examine specifics of environmental science reading examples of environmental impact statements prepared under nepa such as: wastewater treatment expansion options discharging san diego/tijuana estuary, expansion of san francisco international airport, development of houston, metro transportation system, expansion of metropolitan boston mbta transit system, , construction of interstate 66 through arlington, virginia.
in england , wales environment agency (ea), formed in 1996, public body protecting , improving environment , enforces regulations listed on communities , local government site. (formerly office of deputy prime minister). agency set under environment act 1995 independent body , works closely uk government enforce regulations.
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