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Hazardous Substances Solid Wastes and Toxic Pollutants - Legislation, Common Law, Further Readings

Millions of homes and residential neighborhoods contain hidden killers such as lead, mercury, and cyanide. These harmful substances can cause cancer, neurological damage, and even death. They can also hurt various aspects of the environment, including the wilderness, wildlife, and aquatic life.

In many instances, these harmful substances cause environmental and residential damage by migrating through the soil from nearby landfills. Both state and federal governments regulate landfills and the pollutants deposited there. Federal regulation comes in the form of legislation; state regulation comes through state and local legislation as well as common-law principles.

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Air Pollution; Environmental Law; Land-Use Control; Pollution; Water Pollution.

Hazardous Substances Solid Wastes and Toxic Pollutants - Legislation

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