Environmental protection is a general term that describes procedures and policies toward protecting the environment from destruction and pollution. It may be done at the individual, organizational, or governmental level. Examples of environmental protection include conservation laws governing natural resources and procedural requirements for environmental assessments, audits, and certification.
The environmental policy of a nation or region addresses ecosystems at various scales, from habitats to the planet. It can address the quality of air, water, food, and land as well as human activities and occupations that affect those resources.
All nations address environmental protection in some way, although they do so differently and through different governmental structures. For example, some countries have federal departments of environmental protection while others have state-level departments. Some states have laws that are more stringent than the national law.
The goal of environmental protection is to provide people and wildlife with a healthy habitat. Human activities have caused many environmental problems, including deforestation, ecosystems loss, pollution, and climate change. These environmental problems threaten the health and welfare of both humans and animals. The environmental problems that have arisen are usually related to economic development, urbanization, and the increasing use of chemicals.
To protect the environment, humans must limit their consumption of products containing harmful chemicals. We must also avoid using lawn and garden chemicals and make sure that we dispose of hazardous household products properly. Earthjustice is fighting to keep toxic chemicals off the market by persuading EPA to use its authority, reject chemical industry pressure, and protect the public’s health and safety.