Environmental Protection
/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl prəˈtɛkʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal framework and practices aimed at conserving natural resources and preventing harm to the environment.
Environmental protection laws regulate pollution and waste management.
- (n.) The body of laws and regulations designed to safeguard air, water, land, and biodiversity from degradation.
The agency enforces environmental protection statutes to reduce industrial emissions.
Forms
- environmental protection
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Commentary
Environmental protection in legal contexts often involves overlapping regulatory schemes at multiple government levels, requiring precise statutory and regulatory references.
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