This guide examines the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), a statute that introduced the environmental impact statement, transformed decision-making by federal agencies, and spurred the growth of an extensive body of environmental law. Written by experienced practitioners and scholars, the book identifies key NEPA issues and offers solutions to the challenges you may face in your practice. It discusses the Council on Environmental Quality's role, the timing of EPA compliance, individual agency regulations, and public participation. The book also takes a close look at litigating NEPA cases, including jurisdiction and related issues, standard and scope of judicial review, and the unique concerns of litigators.

Global Climate Change and U.S. Law provides comprehensive coverage of the country's law as it relates to global climate change. After a summary of the factual and scientific background, Part I outlines the international and national legal framework of climate change regulation and associated litigation. Part II describes emerging regional, state and local actions, and includes a 50-state survey. Part III covers issues of concern to corporations, including disclosure, fiduciary duties, insurance, and subsidies. Part IV examines the legal aspects of efforts to reduce greenhouse gases, such as voluntary efforts, emissions trading, and carbon sequestration. Global Climate Change and U.S. Law includes key resource aids, including a glossary of climate related terms; a list of acronyms; extensive endnotes; and a comprehensive index.