This article summarizes 9 new environmental laws issued by Saudi Arabia in 2012 and provides links to the legislation in English.   Background Saudi Arabia has acted with urgency to develop a comprehensive framework for measuring and monitoring activities that cause environmental degradation. Its actions include measures to ensure efficient use of natural resources, prevention
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The U.S. Clean Air Act, which was enacted by U.S. President Richard Nixon in 1970, will mark its 40th anniversary in December. This article reviews the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s assessment of the benefits of the Clean Air Act.