Protecting Our Environment

Lessons from the European Union

By Janet R. Hunter, Zachary A. Smith | Publisher: State University of New York Press

About the book

Significant changes in how the world approaches global environmental problems have occurred since the late 1970s. Countries have become increasingly aware of the \"borderless\" nature of environmental issues, i.e., that production and consumption in one country can spill over to affect another country's environment. Protecting Our Environment considers the successes that have been achieved in the European Union (EU), as well as issues the Union still faces regarding the protection of the environment in the future. Authors Janet R. Hunter and Zachary A. Smith identify the factors that have allowed the EU to form a successful environmental regime, including the development of the environmental management approach and the principles upon which it is based. They examine in detail the challenges that have been encountered in the implementation of environmental programs, and the solutions that have been developed to address those challenges. Also considered is how economic development and environmental protection have been reconciled within the EU. By analyzing the successful example of the EU, Protecting Our Environment provides a model for a contemporary approach to global environmental problems.

Editions of Protecting Our Environment

Hardcover
ISBN 9780791465110
Paperback
ISBN 9780791465127
PDF
ISBN 9780791482933

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Significant changes in how the world approaches global environmental problems have occurred since the late 1970s. Countries have become increasingly aware of the \"borderless\" nature of environmental issues, i.e., that production and consumption in one country can spill over to affect another country's environment. Protecting Our Environment considers the successes that have been achieved in the European Union (EU), as well as issues the Union still faces regarding the protection of the environment in the future. Authors Janet R. Hunter and Zachary A. Smith identify the factors that have allowed the EU to form a successful environmental regime, including the development of the environmental management approach and the principles upon which it is based. They examine in detail the challenges that have been encountered in the implementation of environmental programs, and the solutions that have been developed to address those challenges. Also considered is how economic development and environmental protection have been reconciled within the EU. By analyzing the successful example of the EU, Protecting Our Environment provides a model for a contemporary approach to global environmental problems.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Protecting Our Environment about?

Significant changes in how the world approaches global environmental problems have occurred since the late 1970s. Countries have become increasingly aware of the \"borderless\" nature of environmental issues, i.e., that production and consumption in one country can spill over to affect another country's environment. Protecting Our Environment considers the successes that have been achieved in the European Union (EU), as well as issues the Union still faces regarding the protection of the environment in the future. Authors Janet R. Hunter and Zachary A. Smith identify the factors that have allowed the EU to form a successful environmental regime, including the development of the environmental management approach and the principles upon which it is based. They examine in detail the challenges that have been encountered in the implementation of environmental programs, and the solutions that have been developed to address those challenges. Also considered is how economic development and environmental protection have been reconciled within the EU. By analyzing the successful example of the EU, Protecting Our Environment provides a model for a contemporary approach to global environmental problems.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Protecting Our Environment?

Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Industrial processes > Environmental science, engineering and technology

Where can I read a sample of Protecting Our Environment?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780791465110

How long is Protecting Our Environment and how many pages does it have?

Protecting Our Environment has 204 page(s)

Is Protecting Our Environment part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series SUNY series in Global Environmental Policy

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Protecting Our Environment?

Janet R. Hunter, Zachary A. Smith

Who is the Publisher of the book Protecting Our Environment?

State University of New York Press

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Protecting Our Environment is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780791465110) and paperback(ISBN 9780791465127) and pdf(ISBN 9780791482933)

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