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3 years ago

The epa studies pollution and other environmental health hazards. (1 point)

Social Studies

2 answers:

devlian [24]3 years ago

8 0

The correct answer is True.

Further explanation:

The Environmental Protection Agency or EPA is the federal government agency of the United States. The mission of this agency is to protect environmental and human health. This agency regulates the processing, distribution, manufacturing and use of certain chemicals and other pollutants.

THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)

The EPA enforces its sanctions, finding through fines and other procedures. The EPA looks after number of programs that intend to promote environmental stewardship, energy efficiency, sustainable growth, water and air quality. These programs include:

1. Safer Choice Program- It allows consumer to select the product that are chemically safe without sacrificing quality and function.

2. Energy Star Program- It helps in choosing energy-efficient appliances.

3. Smart Growth Program- It supports the sustainable community development.

4. Water Sense- It encourages water use efficiency by high efficiency faucets, irrigation equipment and toilets.

5. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System- It regulates the pollution discharge into U.S waters.

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Answer details:

Grade: High School

Subject: Social Studies

Topic: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Keywords: environmental protection agency, program, sanctions, energy efficiency, sustainable growth, irrigation equipment, elimination system, chemical, other pollutants

ch4aika [34]3 years ago

6 0

This statement is fully true.

The EPA which stands for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency does indeed study the environmental health hazards and pollution. The EPA was created in 1970 during the presidency of Richard Nixon and it's main job is to ensure both human and environmental safety by writing and enforcing regulations that are based on the laws which were previously adopted and passed by the US Congress.

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