Aligning Environmental Protection Laws with Advances in Nanotechnology: A Policy Perspective

Authors(1) :-Prof. Shazia Akhtar

Nanotechnology is revolutionizing environmental management with innovative solutions for pollution control, water purification, and renewable energy development. However, these advancements present governance challenges, particularly concerning how well traditional environmental protection laws—like the Clean Air Act (CAA) and Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)—can address the complexities of nanomaterials. This paper critically examines the intersection of nanotechnology and environmental regulation, highlighting the need for policy reform to effectively manage the risks and opportunities posed by this emerging technology.

Authors and Affiliations

Prof. Shazia Akhtar
Professor and Head, Department of Political Science, K. K. P. G. College, Etawah, U. P. 206001

Nanotechnology, Environmental Protection, Governance, Clean Air Act, Toxic Substances Control Act, Regulation, Sustainability, Policy, Public Health, Environmental Justice

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Publication Details

Published in : Volume 8 | Issue 3 | May-June 2025
Date of Publication : 2025-05-08
License:  This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Page(s) : 08-11
Manuscript Number : SHISRRJ258312
Publisher : Shauryam Research Institute

ISSN : 2581-6306

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Prof. Shazia Akhtar , "Aligning Environmental Protection Laws with Advances in Nanotechnology: A Policy Perspective", Shodhshauryam, International Scientific Refereed Research Journal (SHISRRJ), ISSN : 2581-6306, Volume 8, Issue 3, pp.08-11, May-June.2025
URL : https://shisrrj.com/SHISRRJ258312

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