Environmental Law in Context, Cases and Materials - Craig - Fifth Edition

Environmental Law in Context Cases and Materials 5th Edition Craig - 9781684672363

Updated Coverage of Evolving Regulations, Case Law, and Environmental Justice

The Fifth Edition of Environmental Law and Policy reflects the rapidly changing legal landscape of environmental regulation, incorporating new cases, statutory developments, and regulatory shifts across multiple administrations. Given the significant policy reversals and adjustments between the Obama, Trump, and Biden Administrations, this edition provides critical analysis of the latest regulatory trends and ongoing legal debates.

In addition to tracking these legislative and administrative changes, the Fifth Edition significantly expands its focus on environmental justice, ensuring that students engage with the social, economic, and racial dimensions of environmental law.

Environmental Law in Context Cases and Materials Fifth Edition Craig 978-1684672363

Key Updates in the Fifth Edition

• Expanded Focus on Environmental Justice
  • New discussions highlight how environmental justice concerns shape regulatory policies, particularly in pollution control permitting and community impact assessments.
  • Chapters 1 and 4 now emphasize environmental justice issues within the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), and the Clean Air Act (CAA).
• Updated Case Law and Regulatory Developments
  • Chapter 2 (NEPA) now includes two significant decisions in the Standing Rock Sioux litigation concerning the Dakota Access Pipeline, illustrating the intersection of environmental law, indigenous rights, and energy infrastructure.
  • Detailed coverage of evolving interpretations of the Clean Water Act’s “waters of the United States” definition, highlighting ongoing legal disputes and shifting EPA policies.
  • Expanded discussion of climate change regulation under the Clean Air Act, analyzing executive and agency actions under multiple administrations.
• Revamped Introduction to Environmental Law
  • A thoroughly revised Introduction chapter provides a more holistic view of environmental law, integrating:
    • Non-statutory approaches, such as constitutional and common-law doctrines.
    • The public trust doctrine, with a focus on its modern applications.
    • A new section on the Rights of Nature movement, examining its legal foundations, indigenous rights implications, and environmental justice connections.
  • The chapter transitions into an analysis of why federal and state governments turn to statutory frameworks, setting up key themes for subsequent chapters.
• Coverage of Ongoing Regulatory Changes
  • Recognizing the continuing evolution of environmental law, this edition provides:
    • Updated materials through June 2021 on major federal and state regulatory changes.
    • Resources for tracking future regulatory developments as the Biden Administration’s policies continue to unfold.
    • Analysis of the EPA’s evolving regulatory approach and the challenges of implementing consistent environmental policy amid shifting political landscapes.

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Why This Edition Stands Out

• Comprehensive and Timely Coverage
  • Integrates recent case law, agency regulations, and legislative updates to provide students with a thorough and up-to-date understanding of environmental law.
• Expanded Emphasis on Environmental Justice
  • Encourages students to examine legal doctrines through the lens of equity, community impact, and systemic disparities in environmental harm.
• Engaging and Contextualized Content
  • Presents environmental law not just as a technical field but as a dynamic area of law that intersects with public policy, social justice, and economic considerations.
• Clear Explanations of Regulatory Complexity
  • Guides students through the shifting regulatory frameworks of pollution control, climate change, and resource management, helping them understand the reasons behind policy reversals and legal disputes.

With its up-to-date analysis, expanded focus on environmental justice, and clear explanations of evolving regulations, Environmental Law and Policy, Fifth Edition remains an essential resource for law students and scholars looking to understand the present and future of environmental law.

Environmental Law in Context Cases and Materials Craig Fifth Edition ISBN 9781684672363