Question

If a computer store dumps waste behind its building in violation of local, state, or federal environmental regulations, the resulting dispute focuses on __________ law.

Answer 1

Answer:

Environmental law.

Explanation:

If a computer store dumps waste behind its building in violation of local, state, or federal environmental regulations, the resulting dispute focuses on environmental law.

Environmental law is the collection of laws, regulations, agreements and common law that governs how humans interact with their environment.  Environmental laws not only aim to protect the environment from harm, but they also determine who can use natural resources and on what terms.

Environmental law covers Waste Management – Municipal waste, hazardous substances and nuclear waste all fall in the category of waste management.