Foundational Readings in Environmental Policy

Through an enlightening collection of academic articles, Foundational Readings in Environmental Policy deepens and broadens students’ knowledge of the root cause of environmental policy and also provides suggested solutions to mitigate environmental impacts.

Through an enlightening collection of academic articles, Foundational Readings in Environmental Policy deepens and broadens students' knowledge of the root cause of environmental policy and also provides suggested solutions to mitigate environmental impacts. Students are encouraged to better understand the complex nature of environmental issues, today's environmental policy approaches, and technologies and approaches that can create a more sustainable future.

The anthology is organized into the units. Unit I covers the fundamental principles of environmental policy and politics. The readings explore the main features of environmental policy, how it differs from public policy, how policy is formed, the key actors involved in implementing policies, and more. Unit II outlines environmental issues beyond geographic boundaries and which are not limited to the natural/ecological realm. The readings focus on climate change, energy, and biodiversity loss. The final unit discusses emerging environmental issues and policy approaches, including environmental inequality, waste management, sustainable businesses, issues related to energy access in developing countries, and strategies for the future.

Filling a gap in the current literature, Foundational Readings in Environmental Policy is an ideal resource for courses and programs in environmental policy.