ESG 266 Environmental Policy (3-3-0)
An introduction to the field of environmental policy, with an emphasis on the regulation of technological hazards. Consideration will also be given to different approaches to environmental policy, including “command-and-control” regulation and enforcement as well as the emergence of market incentives and voluntary initiatives. Topics will include: air quality, water quality, solid and hazardous waste, toxic substances, pollution-prevention and environmental assessment.
Prerequisite: ESG 100 or ESG 126.
An introduction to the field of environmental policy, with an emphasis on the regulation of technological hazards. Consideration will also be given to different approaches to environmental policy, including “command-and-control” regulation and enforcement as well as the emergence of market incentives and voluntary initiatives. Topics will include: air quality, water quality, solid and hazardous waste, toxic substances, pollution-prevention and environmental assessment.
Prerequisite: ESG 100 or ESG 126.
- Teacher: Bryan Dale