Examples & Explanations: Environmental Law, now in its Fifth Edition, offers a problem method for learning that encourages students to master a basic understanding of the subject, problem solve, and think creatively about complex environmental issues. Author Steven Ferrey’s clear and concise explanations of science, statutes, and regulations bring students up to speed and support an advanced understanding of environmental issues.

Examples & Explanations: Environmental Law, Fifth Edition, features:

broad coverage that includes 20 areas of environmental law in 15 chapters, with consistent cross-referencing throughout that link the connections among different topics

the proven-effective Examples & Explanations Series pedagogy —accessible exposition followed by well-crafted exercises and clear, complete answers

a student-friendly style and format that facilitates learning at an introductory or more advanced level – ideal for courses involving a real-world problem-solving approach

a logical organization that follows the order of topics in most environmental law casebooks

accessible sections on must-know science in each chapter

The Fifth Edition of Examples & Explanations: Environmental Law includes:

the Supreme Court’s recent plain meaning interpretation of environmental statutes

Superfund issues in the wake of Atlantic Research and Burlington Northern

state efforts to regulate recyclables

the “smart growth” movement

an entire new section on global warming regulation

updated coverage of the Endangered Species Act and the Clean Water Act

updated and expanded coverage of the EU and Kyoto Protocol on carbon regulation

Supreme Court recent case law on the Commerce Clause and other important recent cases concerning environment regulation, land use, and energy law

Completely up-to-date through the Obama administration changes in its Fifth Edition, Examples & Explanations: Environmental Law is an ideal supplement to courses on Environmental Law, Energy Law, or Land Use. Balancing academic and real-world applications, it helps students test their knowledge and practice applying the law to topical issues. Because it takes the students quickly to a sophisticated level, ideal for courses that use real-world environmental problems as part of their pedagogy.