Findley's name appears first on the earlier edition. Includes index.

Judicial review of government decisions -- Federalism and the environment -- Pollution control -- Risk management and scientific uncertainty -- Toxic chemicals, genetically modified organisms, and hazardous wastes -- Preservation of natural areas. From the publisher. Findley and Farber's Environmental Law in a Nutshell provides a foundation for understanding environmental law. Expert text includes coverage of various areas, from acid rain and atomic energy, to waste disposal and wetlands. Touches upon the many statutory and common-law regulations shaping the world in which we live.