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The United States Environmental Protection Agency begins operations.
In 1970, the United States Environmental Protection Agency began operations to enforce nationwide environmental protection laws.
President Richard Nixon established the Environmental Protection Agency to consolidate federal research and regulatory efforts aimed at reducing pollution. On December 2, 1970, the new agency officially commenced operations, taking on responsibilities for air, water, and soil protection. The EPA was empowered to enforce landmark legislation such as the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act. Its creation marked a major milestone in the U.S. environmental movement, responding to growing public concern over ecological damage. Over the following decades, the EPA has been central to monitoring environmental quality and shaping sustainability policies.
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United States Environmental Protection Agency