US Climate Change Policy

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Synopsis

The United States is often perceived as sceptical, if not hostile, to the need to address man-made climate change. US government policy has undoubtedly disappointed environmentalists and scientists who believe more concerted action is needed, but a careful examination of the evidence reveals a number of policy actions designed to investigate, mitigate, and adapt to climate change have been implemented. Laws, regulatory action, and court rulings have led to advances in climate science, action to reduce levels of greenhouse gas emissions and efforts to prepare for the potential consequences of climate change. In this important book Chris Bailey explains and details the challenges and achievements of US climate change policy from its origins to the present day.

Book details

Series:
Transforming Environmental Politics and Policy
Author:
Christopher J. Bailey
ISBN:
9781317003311
Related ISBNs:
9781409440185, 9781315548661, 9781472405869, 9781409440178, 9781409440178, 9781315548661, 9781409440178, 9780367597603
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Pages:
194
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2020-02-26
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2015
Copyright by:
N/A 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Outdoors and Nature, Politics and Government