ES 3255 - Environmental Policy

An examination of how natural resources are managed and protected as well as how policy is developed, evaluated and implemented. The role of government and private entities are considered along with the political challenges in establishing and maintaining sustainable use of natural resources in the face of population growth, escalating demand for energy and water, and competing uses of diminishing resources. Governmental policies and regulations will be contrasted with market driven initiatives and strategies in evaluating effective policy formulation and implementation. Use of real‐world case studies involving policy challenges, successes and shortcomings will be examined. Prerequisites: ES 1110 . Offered every other Spring. Credits: 2