Environmental law and policy / James Salzman and Barton H. Thompson, Jr.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

An introduction to environmental law and policy -- Perspectives on environmental law and policy -- The practice of environmental protection -- The Clean Air Act -- Global air pollution -- Water pollution -- Regulating toxic substances -- Waste management -- Trade and environment -- Wetlands, endangered species, & the public trust -- Energy -- The National Environmental Policy Act.

This product provides a user-friendly, concise treatment of environmental law. The authors provide a broad conceptual overview of environmental law while also explaining the major statutes and cases. The book is intended for students (both graduate and undergraduate) seeking a readable study guide for their environmental law and policy courses; professors who do not use casebooks (relying on their own materials or case studies) but want an integrating text for their courses or want to include conceptual materials on the major legal issues; and practicing lawyers and environmental professionals who want a concise, readable overview of the field.