The scope of environmental litigation is vast, encompassing a complex mix of federal and state statutes, hundreds of common-law principles, and thousands of pages of regulations. This field continues to expand rapidly, driven by emerging issues such as climate change litigation and an increasing number of environmental cases reaching the Supreme Court.

The fully revised second edition of Environmental Litigation: Law and Strategy offers authoritative guidance on the most critical aspects of this dynamic area of law. The book emphasizes how environmental disputes are addressed and resolved through litigation, providing extensive citations to relevant statutes and regulatory programs. Organized by environmental topics—such as civil enforcement, criminal enforcement, and citizen suits—rather than by specific statutes or regulations, this book equips practitioners with practical insights and strategies. Contributors come from a range of backgrounds, including academia, government, and private practice, reflecting the breadth of expertise required for effective environmental litigation.

Key topics covered include:

• A high-level overview of federal and state agency regulatory actions and the litigation challenging them, which shape the country’s environmental law and policy

• Practical guidance on litigating government enforcement actions in both civil and criminal contexts

• Specialized areas of environmental litigation, including CERCLA cost recovery and damages, citizen suits, toxic torts, pesticides and FIFRA, natural resource damages, insurance recovery, and more

Environmental Litigation: Law and Strategy also includes a comprehensive table of cases, a topical index, and extensive chapter notes, making it an indispensable reference for practitioners navigating this complex and rapidly evolving field.