Buch, Englisch, 492 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 706 g
Reihe: Routledge Research in Environmental Policy and Politics
Buch, Englisch, 492 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 706 g
Reihe: Routledge Research in Environmental Policy and Politics
ISBN: 978-1-138-38323-4
Verlag: Routledge
The book specifically discusses how the earth’s basic life-supporting capital (soils, forests, species, fresh water and oceans) is degraded or depleted to provide for human needs, and how air pollution and acid precipitation, are causing widespread injury to humans, forests, and crops. Realistically, over-taxing of natural resources and ecological systems throughout the world has promoted economic growth and created increasing opportunities for people while also advancing social injustice. The use of the environment to accomplish social and economic transformation raises fundamental issues for the study of environmental policy and the natural ecological system. As human beings exploit the natural environment to meet present needs, they often will destroy resources needed for the future generations. Thus, environmental policies are enacted to ensure that social and economic impacts of the environment are compatible with the limits of natural systems.
Offering an intuitive and crystal-clear explanation of the key concepts and principles of environmental policies and sustainable development, this volume is suitable not only for environmental science students, but also for instructors, practitioners, researchers, and academics.
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Chapter 1: A Preview of Environmental Policies and Issues; Robert Dibie. 2. Environmental Concepts and Applications; Robert Dibie. Part I: Developed Countries. 3. Environmental Policies and Issues in the United States; Robert Dibie and Mary Bourke. 4. Analysis Environmental Health Issues and Policies in Western Europe; Emeka Nwagwu. 5. Environmental Health Policies and Issues in Canada; Emmanuel Iyiegbuniwe and Robert Dibie. Part II: Developing Countries - Africa. 6. Environmental Governance in Sub-Saharan Africa; Robert Dibie. 7. Environmental Policies and Issues in Ghana; Albert O. Assibey-Mensah and Robert Dibie. 8. Environmental Policy and Impacts in South Africa; Robert Dibie and Kealeboga Maphunye. 9. Environmental Policies and Issues in Ethiopia; Robert Dibie. 10. Environmental Policy and Issues in Nigeria; Offiong Offiong and Robert Dibie. Part III: Developing Countries – Other Continents. 11. Environmental Health Policy in Brazil; Robert Dibie, William Mello, and Galia Benitez. 12. Environmental Policies and Issues in Jamaica; Robert Dibie. 13. Environmental Policies and Issues in Trinidad and Tobago; Robert Dibie. 14. Environmental Policies and Issues in Belize; Emmanuel Iyiegbuniwe. 15. Environmental Policies and Issues in Some Arab Countries; Robert Dibie and Muawya Hussein. Conclusion. 16. Environmental Sustainability and Solutions; Robert Dibie.