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Environmental Protection Agency

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A quick definition of Environmental Protection Agency:

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a government agency that makes rules to keep our air, water, and land clean and healthy. They also make sure that people follow these rules and work with states and local governments to protect the environment. EPA was created in 1970 to help keep our planet safe and healthy for everyone.

A more thorough explanation:

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a government agency that works to protect the environment. It was created in 1970 and is responsible for setting standards to control pollution in areas such as air, water, solid waste, pesticides, radiation, and toxic materials. The EPA also enforces laws that are designed to protect the environment and coordinates efforts with state and local governments to reduce pollution.

For example, the EPA might set a standard for the amount of pollutants that can be released into the air by a factory. The agency would then monitor the factory to make sure it is following the standard. If the factory is found to be releasing too much pollution, the EPA can take legal action to force the factory to reduce its emissions.

Another example is the EPA's work to protect water quality. The agency sets standards for the amount of pollutants that can be in our rivers, lakes, and oceans. It also works to prevent oil spills and other types of pollution from harming marine life and the environment.

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fedclerkhopeful
18:31
@sadpadresfan: are you still set on Cornell?
dasfi0990ut1
18:32
@fedclerkhopeful: did u get that uCHI A?
dasfi0990ut1
18:32
miss ya, worried about u (llama)
fedclerkhopeful
18:33
nope I got the WL
dasfi0990ut1
18:33
fk this cycle.
fedclerkhopeful
18:33
still prolly set on reapplying unless SLS comes in clutch
dasfi0990ut1
18:34
Good on you! LS will always be there. I hope either way it works out- IK it will! Keep ya head up!
fedclerkhopeful
18:34
thank you :)
18:35
is the 50~70% conversion rate for Cornell ii accurate?
dasfi0990ut1
18:35
:)
fedclerkhopeful
18:35
yep
[] ararara
18:36
@fedclerkhopeful: what are your goals?
[] ararara
18:38
You remind me of a friend of mine from back in the day. They came in at the top of their class at a T14 but reapplied before doing this to get HYS. They still didn't get it the second time with perfect stats. That stuff is competitive and what does it matter anyway? Just saying!
18:42
Sometimes I’m like yeah i could work for five years and get into Harvard but that’s sooo much work
18:42
No thank you!
dasfi0990ut1
18:43
@dubiously: same. in 5 years ill either be in prison for fraud or retired in the caymen islands
18:43
This white boy don’t miss u would swear u saw Luka
fedclerkhopeful
19:10
@ararara: appellate clerkship and then civil liberties law
fedclerkhopeful
19:11
And yes, I have near perfect stats and would regret going to a lower tier school when reapplying is a viable option
omelette
19:12
lower tier and its mfing cornell
[] ararara
19:27
Haha didn't realize you were admitted at Cornell not why I'm saying this haha. I've also seen a few people get H and one person get Y the second time around. Hopefully things just work out now but if it doesn't go your way the second time don't worry ✌️ you 🫵 are amazing! For the record though my housemate's friend who graduated from Cornell has an appellate clerkship.
[] ararara
19:28
@dubiously: 💀😵👻
when do we think FSU and UF will have all decisions out
19:37
I know a guy who got an appellate clerkship out of a regional t100. He’s old now but still
dasfi0990ut1
19:43
@dubiously: was it Kansas by chance?
19:44
Of course. Kansas is an appellate clerkship powerhouse
dasfi0990ut1
19:45
KS to the T14 by 2028!
[] ararara
19:47
@FumblingRightfulLemur: I would look back at last cycle ✌️❤️ but also actually wouldn't even pay attention that's usually when it happens haha
rosythecat
20:53
@ararara: your cycle was insane holy hell
rosythecat
20:53
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