US Climate Change Policy

Neuauflage 2015
ISBN: 978-1-4094-4017-8
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 194 Seiten, Format (B × H): 242 mm x 164 mm, Gewicht: 520 g

Reihe: Transforming Environmental Politics and Policy

The United States is often perceived as sceptical, if not hostile, to the need to address man-made climate change. US government policy has undoubtedly disappointed environmentalists and scientists who believe more concerted action is needed, but a careful examination of the evidence reveals a number of policy actions designed to investigate, mitigate, and adapt to climate change have been implemented. Laws, regulatory action, and court rulings have led to advances in climate science, action to reduce levels of greenhouse gas emissions and efforts to prepare for the potential consequences of climate change. In this important book Chris Bailey explains and details the challenges and achievements of US climate change policy from its origins to the present day.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Bailey, Christopher J.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Regierungspolitik Umwelt- und Gesundheitspolitik
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltpolitik, Umweltprotokoll
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Systeme Vergleichende Politikwissenschaft

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Contents: Introduction; The problem, policies, and politics; Small steps to Rio; Staggering towards Kyoto; Scepticism, neglect, and obstruction; Action and reaction; Conclusions; Bibliography; Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Christopher J. Bailey is Professor of American Politics, Keele University, UK