by Daniel T. Rogers
This textbook provides readers
with the fundamentals and the intent of environmental regulations so
that compliance can be greatly improved and streamlined. Through
numerous examples and case studies, it explains concepts from how
environmental laws are applied and work to why pollution prevention and
sustainability are critical for the future of all life on Earth. It is
organized to accommodate different needs of students with different
backgrounds and career choices. It is also useful for site safety and
environmental managers, researchers, technicians, and other young
professionals with a desire to apply environmental regulations and
sustainability measures to their facilities and stay up to date on
recently changed regulations.
FEATURES
- Introduces students to issues of global environmental and sustainability challenges and policy
- Explains
the science behind issues such as climate change, how environmental
policy is made at the national and international levels, and what role
politics play in determining environmental resource use
- Focuses on fundamental principles that are applicable in all nations and legal contexts
- Addresses the planet as one biosphere and briefly discusses environmental laws and regulations of more than 50 countries
- Provides
numerous case studies that demonstrate major concepts and themes,
examples, questions, and exercises to strengthen understanding and
promote critical thinking, discussion, and debate
This
book will benefit students in advanced undergraduate and graduate
programs in environmental sciences and environmental engineering. It
will also be of use to new practitioners who are entering the field of
environmental management and need an introduction to environmental
regulations.
English | 2023 | PDF | 30 MB | 461 Pages
ISBNs: 1032006781, 978-1032006789, 9781032006789, B0B26HMK6M