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Clean Air And Water

Name

Clean Air and Water Act of 1963

Type

Framework law

Purpose

To protect clean air and clean water

Key features

Establishes a framework for global environmental protection • Backed by a powerful global environmental protection agency • Mechanisms to levy pollution surcharges, fines, and penalties • Accountability for governments to protect people's right to clean air and water

Region or state

Global

Year established

1963

Clean Air And Water