A policy created by a government or corporation that is designed to reduce the harmful effects of humans on the environment.

When a significant amount of the community shares a common view or belief surrounding a certain topic.

Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill

On April 20, 2010, a massive explosion on an oil rig, Deepwater Horizon caused the rig to sink off the coast of Louisiana, resulting in the largest oil spill in marine history.

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Civic Literacy Module 3 Lesson 3 Key Terms

Term	Definition
Environmental Policy	A policy created by a government or corporation that is designed to reduce the harmful effects of humans on the environment.
Public Opinion	When a significant amount of the community shares a common view or belief surrounding a certain topic.
Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill	On April 20, 2010, a massive explosion on an oil rig, Deepwater Horizon caused the rig to sink off the coast of Louisiana, resulting in the largest oil spill in marine history.