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.