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Laws that were designed to clean up toxic waste sites include the Resource Conservation and Recovery Acts (RCRA) of 1976 and 1980 and the Superfund Act of 1984 with revisions in 1986 and 1990. These laws also were intended to handle emergencies resulting from spills of dangerous chemicals. Although the laws have resulted in the cleanup of some sites, many more remain -- and the effects of the spills are long lasting. Regardless of whether the contamination was deliberate or accidental, the effects are frequently unpredictable in the long-term both to the environment and to human health. The billions of dollars spent so far have not been sufficient to correct all of the damage.
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What do you do about toxic waste?
Really you should call 911 and wait for toxic waste cleaners to clean it up.
Why are white Americans less affected by toxic waste and air pollution and people of color?
They tend to have more of a say in where uncontrolled toxic waste sites are located (apex)
Why are white Americans less affected by toxic waste and air pollution then people of color?
They tend to have more of a say in where uncontrolled toxic waste sites are located (apex)
Are scientists able to create specially designed bacteria that decompose toxic waste?
yes
Which act regulates and enforces the clean up of abandoned hazardous waste sites and hazardous waste sites created subsequent to RCRA?
SARA
How toxic is toxic waste?
Toxic waste is made from the bi-product of construction, manufacture and farming waste to name a few. Toxic waste is harmful to the environment and possibly to humans.
Is toxic waste toxic?
Yes, toxic waste is classed as toxic (dangerous to the environment).
What are superfund sites?
A superfund site is essentially a hazardous waste clean-up site.
Where is toxic waste released from?
Toxic waste can be released from a great many different things. Toxic waste can be released from factories for example.
Does toxic waste give off radiation?
What toxic waste? Some toxic waste gives off radiation, some doesn't
Can Toxic Waste be helpful?
Toxic waste can be helpful in a very few special situations. Toxic waste can be used to kill unwanted organisms.
How is toxic waste made?
Toxic waste is made from the bi-product of construction, manufacture and farming waste to name a few. Toxic waste is harmful to the environment and possibly to humans.
