Environmental Issues

Question 1

asbestos

Answer 1

a mineral that has insulation and fire resistant properties that was widely used in construction. Under certain conditions it is considered hazardous.

Question 2

brownfield

Answer 2

a former industrial, factory, manufacturing, or storage site that may have environmentally hazardous waste on or under it from previous use

Question 3

building related illness (BRI)

Answer 3

a general term used to describe various health issues related to the indoor air quality of a building

Question 4

carbon monoxide

Answer 4

a potentially deadly gas that occurs naturally in the burning of oil, gas, or other fuels

Question 5

chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

Answer 5

gases previously used in aerosol cans and refrigeration equipment thought to damage the earth’s ozone layer

Question 6

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980

Answer 6

federal legislation designed to identify sites of environmental pollution and provide funds, called the Superfund, for cleanup

Question 7

environmental assessments

Answer 7

the examination of a property for the presence of environmentally hazardous material

Question 8

environmental impact statement

Answer 8

a study of the potential environmental impacts of a project, often required as part of the approval process by the local government

Question 9

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Answer 9

the federal agency responsible for dealing with environmental issues