Written by two internationally respected authors, this unique primer
distills the environmental law and policy of the United States into a
practical guide for a nonlegal audience, as well as for lawyers trained
in other regions. The first part of the book explains the basics of the
American legal system: key actors, types of laws, and overarching legal
strategies for environmental management. The second part delves into
specific environmental issues (pollution, ecosystem management, and
climate change) and how American law addresses each. Chapters include
summaries of key concepts, discussion questions, and a glossary of
terms, as well as informative "spotlights"--brief overviews of topics.
With a highly accessible structure and useful illustrative features, A
Guide to U.S. Environmental Law is a long-overdue synthetic reference
on environmental law for students and for those who work in
environmental policy or environmental science. Pairing this book with
its companion, A Guide to EU Environmental Law, allows for a
comparative look at how two of the most important jurisdictions in the
world deal with key environmental problems.