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Environment, Science, and Law : An Integrative Introduction.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- JD, James F. Berry, author.
- Berry, James F., author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Climatic changes--Law and legislation.
- Climatic changes.
- Environmental law.
- Science and law.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (333 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Distribution:
- New York : Bloomsbury Publishing (US), 2025.
- Place of Publication:
- Bernan Press, 2025.
- System Details:
- text file rdaft
- Summary:
- This book--authored from the unique perspective of practicing scientist attorney--explores the environment through the lens of both science and the law. Unlike most other books that only focus on one subject or the other, Environment, Science, and the Law examines the profound impact that environmental laws and regulations have on the planet.
- Contents:
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Preface
- Chapter 1: National Environmental Policy
- 1.1 Environmental Awareness in the United States
- 1.2 The Tragedy of the Commons, and the Necessity for Regulation
- 1.3 The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
- NEPA Section 2
- NEPA Section 101
- NEPA Section 102
- The NEPA 102 Impact Procedure
- Summary of the EIS Process
- EIS Scope and the Segmentation Problem
- NEPA Litigation
- NEPA's International Reach
- Review Questions
- Case Analysis
- Questions
- Notes
- Chapter 2: Environmental Laws and Regulations
- 2.1 Branches of Government, and the Origins of Laws and Regulations
- Legislative Branch
- Executive Branch
- Judicial Branch
- Courts of Law and Courts of Equity
- 2.2 Historical Origins of Environmental Law: Common-law Actions
- Trespass
- Nuisance
- Strict Liability for Ultrahazardous Activities
- Negligence
- Environmental Toxic Torts
- The Public Trust Doctrine
- 2.3 Modern Environmental Laws and Regulations
- National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
- Clean Air Act (CAA)
- Clean Water Act (CWA)
- Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
- Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)
- Endangered Species Act (ESA)
- Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act (MPRSA)
- 2.4 Environmental Litigation
- 2.5 International Environmental Law
- Enforcement
- Examples of Bilateral and Multilateral Agreements
- Chapter 3: The Modern Approach to Ecosystems
- 3.1 The Spheres of the Earth
- Geosphere
- Hydrosphere
- Atmosphere
- Biosphere
- 3.2 Species, Populations, and Ecosystems
- Organism
- Population
- Community
- Ecosystem
- Biome
- Biosphere.
- 3.3 Energy Flow and Trophic Levels
- 3.4 Biogeochemical Cycles
- The Water Cycle
- The Carbon Cycle
- The Nitrogen Cycle
- The Phosphorus Cycle
- The Sulfur Cycle
- 3.5 Laws Regarding Species, Populations, and Ecosystems
- Chapter 4: Endangered Species, Biodiversity, and Ecosystems
- 4.1 A Brief History of Species and Habitat Protection
- 4.2 The Endangered Species Act of 1973
- The Jeopardy Provision
- The Duty to Conserve
- ESA Section 9: The Taking Provision
- ESA 9 Applies to Private Individuals
- ESA Enforcement
- The ESA Section 4 Listing Process
- Endangered or Threatened?
- Critical Habitat
- Recovery Plans, Plants, and Citizen Suits
- 4.3 Does the Endangered Species Act Work?
- 4.4 Other Species, Ecosystem, and Biodiversity Laws
- 4.5 International Vulnerable Species and Biodiversity Laws
- Chapter 5: Public Land and the Environment
- 5.1 What Is Public Versus Private Land?
- 5.2 Public Land in the United States
- Land Use on Public Land
- Tragedy of the Commons Effect
- Externalities
- Maximum Sustainable Yield
- 5.3 Worldwide Land Use
- 5.4 Land Management on Public Land
- Land Use Management of Forests
- Silviculture
- Fire Management
- Chapter 6: Air, Atmosphere, and Climate
- 6.1 Introduction to the Atmosphere
- 6.2 An Introduction to Weather and Climate
- Rotation of the Earth on Its Axis
- Uneven Heating of the Surface of the Earth by the Sun
- Physical Properties of Air, Water, and Land
- The Greenhouse Effect
- Topography and Landforms
- 6.3 Smog
- 6.4 The Ecology of Air and Atmosphere
- 6.5 The Regulation of Air Pollution: The Clean Air Act
- What Is Air Pollution?
- The Clean Air Act
- Clean Air Act Title I.
- The Acid Rain Program
- Clean Air Act Title II and Mobile Sources
- 6.6 The Future of the Global Atmosphere
- Chapter 7: Aquatic Ecosystems
- 7.1 Earth Is a Water Planet
- 7.2 Introduction to Aquatic Ecosystems
- 7.3 Marine (Saltwater) Ecosystems
- Coasts and Shorelines
- Rocky Coastlines
- Sandy Beaches
- Coral Reefs
- Saltwater Wetlands
- Saltwater Marshes
- Mangrove Forest Swamps
- Oceans
- Hydrothermal Vent Communities
- 7.4 Freshwater Ecosystems and Transition Zones
- Lakes, Ponds, Rivers, and Streams
- Lake and Pond Ecosystems
- River and Stream Ecosystems
- Freshwater Wetlands
- Transition Zones between Saltwater and Freshwater
- Chapter 8: Protecting Aquatic Ecosystems
- 8.1 The Federal Clean Water Act
- Clean Water Act History and Policy Issues
- What Waters Are Covered by the CWA?
- Structure of the Clean Water Act
- 8.2 The NPDES Permit System
- Nonpoint Source Regulations
- Water Quality Standards
- Does the Clean Water Act Work?
- 8.3 The Safe Drinking Water Act
- Public Drinking Water Systems
- Underground Injection
- 8.4 Regulation of Marine Ecosystems
- Laws that Prevent Ocean Pollution
- The Clean Water Act
- The Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act (MPRSA)
- Laws that Protect Species and Habitats
- Laws that Protect Marine Fisheries
- Laws Related to Climate Change
- 8.5 The Special Problems of Plastics Pollution
- Chapter 9: Solid and Hazardous Wastes
- 9.1 What Are Solid Wastes?
- Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)
- The Special Problems of E-wastes
- 9.2 Solid Waste Management
- 9.3 The Regulation of Solid Waste
- The RCRA Cradle-to-Grave Regulatory System
- Generators of Hazardous Waste.
- Transporters of Hazardous Waste
- Treatment, Storage, and Disposal (TSD) Facilities
- RCRA Enforcement
- Leaking Underground Storage Tanks (LUSTs)
- 9.4 CERCLA and Hazardous Waste Remediation
- The CERCLA Remediation System
- Information Gathering and Reporting
- CERCLA Responses
- CERCLA Cost Recovery
- CERCLA Defenses
- The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)
- The Special Problems of Brownfields
- Chapter 10: Energy, Environment, and Law
- 10.1 Energy Use Worldwide
- 10.2 Non-renewable Energy Sources
- Coal
- Petroleum
- Natural Gas
- Nuclear Energy (Uranium)
- 10.3 Renewable Energy Sources
- Solar Energy
- Wind Energy
- Water Energy (Hydropower)
- Biomass Energy (Bioenergy)
- Geothermal Energy
- 10.4 The Regulation of Energy
- Chapter 11: Military Actions and the Environment
- 11.1 The History of the Military and the Environment
- 11.2 The Military During Peacetime
- Military Bases
- Military Training and the Environment
- 11.3 The Environmental Effects of Combat
- How Has the Military Impacted the Environment?
- Gas Emissions
- Hazardous and Toxic Pollutants
- Radioactive Materials
- Combat-Related Impacts
- 11.4 Environmental Laws and the Military
- Chapter 12: Global Climate Change
- 12.1 The Causes of Climate Change
- Greenhouse Gases and Climate Change
- 12.2 The Effects of Climate Change
- Temperature Change
- Changes in the Hydrologic Cycle and Weather
- Melting Glaciers and Sea Level Rise
- Ocean Acidification
- Effects on Animals and Ecosystems
- Effects on Agriculture and Fisheries
- 12.3 Environmental Laws and Global Climate Change
- 12.4 Solutions to Climate Change
- Review Questions.
- Case Analysis
- Glossary of Terms
- Index
- About the Author.
- ISBN:
- 979-88-920-5274-0
- 979-88-920-5074-6
- OCLC:
- 1506782385
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