Description

Understanding Environmental Law 3rd Edition Philip Weinberg ISBN 9780769854953

Understanding Environmental Law, Third Edition (2013), provides a comprehensive overview of environmental and land use law in the United States. While the text primarily focuses on the federal framework governing U.S. environmental regulation, it also incorporates discussion of state-specific laws where relevant, offering readers a broader and more practical perspective.

The treatise examines a wide range of topics, including:

• The role of the United States Constitution in environmental protection

• Policy considerations shaping environmental law, such as balancing economic development against environmental costs

• Common law causes of action in environmental disputes

• Environmental review requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and comparable state statutes

• Federal air and water pollution control laws

• Hazardous waste regulation

• Endangered species protection, including applicable international controls

• International environmental law, encompassing treaties, global climate change, and ozone layer protection

In addition, the Third Edition includes selected excerpts from the EPA Terms of Environment, enhancing readers’ understanding of key technical and regulatory terminology. This treatise equips both students and practitioners with a clear and thorough understanding of a complex and rapidly evolving area of law.

Understanding Environmental Law 3rd Edition Philip Weinberg ISBN 9780769854953, 978-0769854953 & 9780327187592

Authors
Philip Weinberg
Kevin A. Reilly