Chemistry Reference
In-Depth Information
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Environmental
Protection and Waste
Disposal
Despite the fact that the chemical industry is absolutely essential to our
standard of living, it has a poor image with the majority of people. It is
blamed wholly or in part for many problems perceived to adversely affect
human health and the environment. These public concerns include destruc-
tion of the ozone layer, global warming, cancer-causing pollutants, endro-
crine disruptors, poor air quality, poor water quality, etc. Because of these
perceptions, the chemical industry has become highly regulated by federal,
state, and local laws.
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