Environmental Laws Through the Decades in the United States

University of Florida Thompson Earth Systems Institute (TESI)

2020

Environmental Laws Through the Decades in the United States

This overview of the history of U.S. environmental legislation highlights key laws such as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and National Environmental Policy Act. These laws play a role in protecting air quality, water resources, wildlife, and ensuring environmental considerations in federal projects. The video also discusses the establishment and function of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in enforcing these laws.