Required Environmental Legislation

This AP Environmental Science study guide covers key environmental legislation for the AP exam. It reviews the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), Endangered Species Act, Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), Montreal Protocol, Kyoto Protocol, and the Delaney Clause. The guide emphasizes understanding the purpose, key provisions, and comparisons between these important environmental laws.