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    A Timeline of Environmental Treaties

    This list of key environmental treaties shows how nations are working together, politically and scientifically, to safeguard our planet and respond to a global threat. The United States, whose pollution control laws serve as models for other nations, remains a leader in identifying, mitigating and remediating environmental hazards.

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  • Wildlife Trafficking

    Not only does it decimate magnificent plant and animal species, it funds vast crime networks that often use the same routes to move illegal drugs, weapons and people.

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  • Algae bloom can be a nuisance at the Olympics, but scientists are investigating its potential benefits for what purpose?
    • A. Space exploration
    • B. Water purification
    • C. Renewable energy
    • D. Cement manufacture

    Algae grow fast and contain oil that may be useful for biofuel and other products. Learn More: Photo Gallery: Fuels of the Future

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