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POLLUTION CONTROL LAW [1 record]

Record 1 2012-04-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Environmental Law
CONT

In Japan furious competition among companies is the main force behind innovation, but government policies, in the form of strict antipollution laws and encouragement of technological research, are a big help.

CONT

"Environment and the Law: A Dictionary". Examines all aspects of antipollution law.

CONT

As stated in the preface to the Regulations for the Control and Abatement of Air Pollution, "Air quality regulations are adopted in order to implement the provisions of the Virginia Air Pollution Control Law and to fulfill the Commonwealth's responsibilities under the federal Clean Air Act.

Key term(s)
  • pollution law

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit environnemental
DEF

Texte législatif adopté afin de prévenir, de limiter, de réduire ou d'éliminer la pollution.

CONT

Dans les années 70, l'accent a été mis sur la protection de l'environnement. Le gouvernement du Canada a créé le ministère de l'Environnement en 1971 pour offrir un point de convergence des efforts à cet égard, au niveau fédéral. Des mesures législatives importantes ont été adoptées, comme des modifications à la Loi sur les pêches (1970), la Loi sur les ressources en eau du Canada (1970) et la Loi sur la lutte contre la pollution atmosphérique (1971).

Key term(s)
  • loi anti-pollution

Spanish

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