Full Description
Directed primarily toward college/university students, this text also provides practical content to current and aspiring industry professionals.
Environmental Law is designed to introduce those without any legal or special scientific training to the system through which the nation attempts to preserve and protect the different aspects of our environment.
Contents
Brief Contents
I. AN INTRODUCTION TO THE LAW
The American Legal System: The Source of Environmental Law
The Litigation Process and Other Tools for Resolving Environmental Disputes
Administrative Law and Its Impact on the Environment
II. THE ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS
An Introduction to Environmental Law and Policy
Air-Quality Control
Water-Quality Control
Controlling Toxic Substances
Waste Management and Hazardous Releases
Energy
Natural Resources
International Environmental Law
