Examines issues, and analyzes the statutes and important case law in every area of environmental law:
Air, water and noise pollution Climate change and global warming Solid waste Hazardous waste Toxic substances Radiation Fertilizer and feedlot pollution Pesticides The National Environmental Policy Act and the "little NEPA's" of the states Environmental protection aspects of land use planning and controls Public lands and conservation International aspects of environmental protection under United States law Attorneys' fees in environmental litigation Alternative dispute resolution in environmental law Self-compliance programs as alternatives to traditional command-and-control systemsThe treatise provides:
Thorough analysis of the statutes, regulations, and decisions Coverage of the emerging issue of climate change and global warming, including U.S. and international initiatives Coverage of the problems of growth, exhaustion of natural resources, aesthetic values, power shortages, effects of pollution on healthThe depth of analysis is invaluable in dealing with complex and controversial issues and in forming legal arguments.
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