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What does it mean?
Government recognizes the need to address pollution at local, state, and federal levels.
In plain terms
Officials see pollution cleanup must happen at every level of government.
What can you take from it?
Environmental protection requires action at all government levels.

Where it applies

  • environmental policy
  • public health
  • infrastructure

Putting it to work

  • environmental regulation
  • local advocacy
  • funding allocation

Questions to consider

  • How do you ensure implementation?
  • Who prioritizes clean water?

Another view

Recognition does not guarantee immediate or sufficient action.

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