National boundaries do not always match environmental boundaries. What does this mean for environmental protection in each country?

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Countries are often dependent upon each other to solve environmental problems because the pollution that is of concern may originate in another country. In such cases, international cooperation is required to correct the problem. However, international law is weaker in its authority than national law, and so long as the nations participating in the agreement view themselves as sovereign, such international policies tend to lack real teeth.

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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