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 |
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Year established | 1963 |