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environmental law

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A quick definition of environmental law:

Environmental law is a set of rules that aim to protect the environment from harm caused by people and businesses. The government creates laws to monitor and control pollution, waste disposal, and protect endangered species. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for enforcing these laws and working with state and local governments to create policies that protect the environment. State laws also exist to protect the environment, and they often mirror federal laws. Environmental law is important because it helps to ensure that we have clean air, water, and a healthy ecosystem for ourselves and future generations.

A more thorough explanation:

Environmental law refers to a set of legal protections aimed at safeguarding the environment. These protections are designed to prevent harm to the environment caused by both public and private entities. The laws are enforced by government agencies, such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which monitor and analyze the environment, conduct research, and work with state and local governments to create pollution control policies.

  • Endangered Species Act (ESA): This law protects endangered species from extinction.
  • Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA): This law governs the disposal of solid and hazardous waste.
  • Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA): Also known as the “Superfund,” this law is aimed at cleaning up areas that are already polluted. It assigns broad liability to parties associated with the improper disposal of hazardous waste and provides funding for cleaning up the impacted areas.
  • Clean Air Act (CAA): This law is designed to protect air quality by regulating stationary and mobile sources of pollution.
  • Clean Water Act (CWA): This law protects water by preventing the discharge of pollutants into navigable waters from point sources.

State laws also reflect similar concerns and allow adversely affected property owners to seek a judicial remedy for environmental harms. Although laws on the state level vary from state to state, many of them mirror the federal laws.

The examples illustrate how environmental laws are designed to protect the environment from harm caused by human activities. The Endangered Species Act, for instance, aims to prevent the extinction of endangered species, while the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act governs the disposal of hazardous waste to prevent harm to the environment. The Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act provides funding for cleaning up polluted areas, while the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act regulate sources of pollution to protect air and water quality. These laws are enforced by government agencies, such as the EPA, which work to monitor and analyze the environment and create policies to prevent harm to the environment.

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llama
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@ParallelAgreeableOrangutan: law school data so just passion.
llama
22:47
@NemoPropheta: noo they drug test before the LSAT! U will get flagged!
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
23:19
I'm intrigued llama
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
23:21
Holdddddup all that number crunching on your lsd profile is your work? Damn
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
23:21
I don't visit y'all's profiles enough, clearly
NarrowFaithfulCougar
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llama
1:23
@ParallelAgreeableOrangutan: got that weaponized autism in gear, we out here.
RasheedWallaceFan
12:52
@llama: your cycle confuses me, your stats are good and you applied early but all of those Rs? Is there anything weird about your app?
RasheedWallaceFan
12:53
do you have C&F issues or something?
RasheedWallaceFan
12:55
also ur first choice is kansas but you didnt apply there?
llama
12:55
@RasheedWallaceFan: Hi. Yes, I waited for April LSAT, put almost all apps (which were sent really early) so that basically most of my apps were reviewed In May. Shot myself in the foot for 155 -> 161 lmao. Would not recommend 10/10
llama
12:57
@RasheedWallaceFan: unironically, KSLS was my top choice, however by April LSAT their app had closed. It was like waiting to date ur dream partner, but waiting until you graduate uni, then by the time u graduate uni, your soul mate is already married with 2.4 kids and 1.6 dogs. Heartbreak.exe fr fr
NemoPropheta
12:58
are you R&Ring?
llama
13:00
No, I think what I will do is flip a coin: heds NKU, tails NEL|B what u guys think bout dat. Then once 1L - if good at LS, try to transfer, if bad at LS or one of my grandiose ideas/inventions are viable, drop out and pursue.
RasheedWallaceFan
13:10
oh so you submitted the apps with a lower lsat and then retook
RasheedWallaceFan
13:10
got it
Bettercaulsaul
13:33
Most schools will hold your application for the next test score to be released into your account as well. I was notified by an admissions director that if a decision is processed they will not retroactively go back for the new score even if higher
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
13:34
I vote NEL-Boston so we can be friends :D
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
13:34
But it says you withdrew?? :(
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
13:41
@Bettercaulsaul: in my experience, there is often an option on the application for you to choose whether you'd like them to review your application as-is ASAP or hold it until your new score is released. but it probably varies by school—I just remember seeing that option on at least a few app forms
llama
2:21
While I am unsure of what option you are referring to, I personally just emailed each school and asked for them to hold my app pending my lsat score release.
llama
2:22
Sorry WNE = Western New England not NEL|B
LawCarrot
14:50
Hey guys is anyone online rn
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14:51
I need adviceee
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shooooot
Mitchthemeanguy
17:45
hey y'all so im gonna be honest im completely new to all this, i kinda bullshitted and took the LSAT and i have no clue what my odds are of getting into schools. 163 LSAT, 3.17 GPA, and a double major in undergrad i may write about in an addendum
InnateMatureRhino
17:50
Based on the list I see you made on your profile, you will need to make significant LSAT improvement for those schools to be contenders. Your primary focus should probably be working to get your LSAT practice tests up to a number you are happy with before you retest, and then test until you get a score you like. Don't rush an application cycle or apply late since those will hurt your odds of getting into your school as a splitter. Good luck!
Mitchthemeanguy
17:51
oh that was literally just random stuff i dont know how this works
Mitchthemeanguy
17:51
thank you so much!
Mitchthemeanguy
17:52
im retaking in 4 days, and maybe again in august, and i was gonna apply to see what i got, and if i didnt like it i was going to wait till next cycle and work on improving my GPA
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