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Choose from the following: Clean Air Act (1970) Clean Water Act (1972) Endangered Species Act (1973) Superfund Act (1980) Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: Select and review one government environmental policy referenced Discuss the impact of the policy on you and your community, including the following questions: How has the policy contributed to sustainability in your community? How has the policy improved living conditions for people in your community? Consider biodiversity, economics, agriculture, health, etc. In what ways is resource consumption reduced or stabilized as a result of the policy? How does the policy promote stewardship of resources now and for future generations? .

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