During the late 20th and early 21st centuries, environmental concerns became a prominent issue in U.S. domestic and foreign policy. Key legislation was enacted to address pollution, climate change, and the sustainable use of natural resources. One significant event that highlighted these concerns was the establishment of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 1992 during the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In this context, consider the following question:
Which of the following pieces of legislation was passed in the United States primarily in response to the growing recognition of environmental issues in the late 20th century?