Environmental Justice And Federalism

Author: Dennis C. Cory; Tauhidur Rahman; Satheesh Aradhyula; Melissa Anne Burns; Miles H. Kiger
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN: 9781782540823
Published In: June 2014
Format: Paperback , 224 pages
Jurisdiction: International ? Disclaimer:
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Within the United States, minority and low-income communities currently bear a disproportionate amount of risk associated with pollution and other harmful environmental practices. The environmental justice movement is working to change this fact, promoting the fair and non-discriminatory treatment of all people with respect to environmental issues, policies, and regulations. This fascinating and timely volume explores the relationship between environmental justice and the government, offering a comprehensive introduction to the legal, economic, and philosophical concerns involved in pursuing environmental justice goals within a federalist system.

The authors discuss two case studies in their investigation of the complex interactions between environmental justice and government. These analyses offer a comprehensive view of both the siting and regulation of polluting activities, as well as a discussion of the effects on major natural resources such as clean air and drinking water. In each case, the authors both describe current government responses to the problem and offer specific recommendations regarding what actions should be taken in the future.

This authoritative book will make an invaluable addition to courses in environmental law and policy. Professionals and policymakers working in disciplines such as law, economics, environmental science, philosophy and political science will also find this a comprehensive and critical reference.

Contents: Preface 1. Federalism and the Pursuit of Environmental Justice 2. Establishing an EJ Claim of Disparate-Impact Discrimination 3. Clean Air, EJ, and Facility Siting in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area 4. Environmental Justice and Enforcement of the Safe Drinking Water Act: The Arizona Arsenic Experience 5. Environmental Federalism and Addressing EJ Concerns 6. Community Involvement and Substantive Environmental Justice 7. Environmental Justice in the US: Looking Ahead Appendices References Index

Dennis C. Cory, Professor of Environmental Law and Economics and Tauhidur Rahman, Associate Professor of Economic Development and Applied Econometrics, University of Arizona, US with Satheesh Aradhyula, Melissa Anne Burns and Miles H. Kiger