Protecting Our Environment

Janet R. Hunter is Chair of Administrative Information Services at Northland Pioneer College. Zachary A. Smith is Regents Professor of Political Science at Northern Arizona University. He is the author or editor of many books, including The Environmental Policy Paradox, Fourth Edition.

• Illustrations Appendixes 1. Introduction Importance of the Study of the Environment for Humans Overview of Europe What/Who Is Europe Introduction to Regime Theory The Process of Regime Formation Improving the Effectiveness of International Environmental RegimesApplicability of Regime Theory to Environmental Problems Conclusion 2. The Organizational Structure of the European Union Introduction History of Integration of the European Nations Treaties and Acts Amending the Founding Treaties Governing Structure of the European Union The European Environment Agency The Role of the Public in EU Policy Making Conclusion 3. The European Environment Introduction History of Environmental Policy Development Environmental Action Programmes in the European Union Summary 4. Successes and Challenges in European Union Environmental Policy IntroductionCase Studies Implementation of Environmental Regulations Monitoring Effectiveness Summary 5. A Comparative Evaluation of the European Union and the United States Introduction The United States Environment Global Warming Environmental Liability Hazardous Waste Solid Waste Soil Erosion Water Pollution Land-Use Planning Conclusion 6. Conclusions Introduction Factors Leading to Environmental Policy Success in the European Union Application to International Environmental Regimes Conclusion Appendix 1: Articles 249–256 of the Treaty on European Union Appendix 2: Articles 174–176 of the Treaty on European Union Appendix 3: The Sixth Community Environment Action Program Notes Index