Environmental Law

Textbook:
Kubasek, N. K., & Silverman, G. S. (2011). Environmental law (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Chapter 7: Controlling Toxic Substances
Chapter 8: Waste Management and Hazardous Releases
Chapter 9: Energy
Chapter 10: Natural Resources
Chapter 11: International Environmental Law

Question 1
Explain two theories of liability on which a plaintiff exposed to a toxic substance might base a lawsuit.

The response should be at least 200 words in length. There is a requirement to use at least the textbook as source material for the response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying in-text citations.

Question 2
The European Union faces a much more divergent group of members than the individual states here in the U.S. What types of regulations have they imposed or suggested for their member countries regarding waste management and release of hazardous materials or substances?

The response should be at least 275 words in length. There is a requirement to use at least the textbook as source material for the response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying in-text citations.

Question 3
Congress established the Endangered Species Act in 1973. Highlight some positive aspects of the act and its effects on energy policy, along with considering some programs that may have a harmful effect upon endangered species protections.

The response should be at least 275 words in length. There is a requirement to use at least the textbook as source material for the response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying in-text citations.

Question 4
Predict, through your opinions, the future of international law and its ability to have a positive impact on global environmental problems.