Environmental Law

Textbook:
Kubasek, N. K., & Silverman, G. S. (2011). Environmental law (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Chapter 7: Controlling Toxic Substances
Chapter 8: Waste Management and Hazardous Releases
Chapter 9: Energy
Chapter 10: Natural Resources
Chapter 11: International Environmental Law

Question 1
Explain two theories of liability on which a plaintiff exposed to a toxic substance might base a lawsuit.

The response should be at least 200 words in length. There is a requirement to use at least the textbook as source material for the response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying in-text citations.

Question 2
The European Union faces a much more divergent group of members than the individual states here in the U.S. What types of regulations have they imposed or suggested for their member countries regarding waste management and release of hazardous materials or substances?

The response should be at least 275 words in length. There is a requirement to use at least the textbook as source material for the response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying in-text citations.

Question 3
Congress established the Endangered Species Act in 1973. Highlight some positive aspects of the act and its effects on energy policy, along with considering some programs that may have a harmful effect upon endangered species protections.

The response should be at least 275 words in length. There is a requirement to use at least the textbook as source material for the response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying in-text citations.

Question 4
Predict, through your opinions, the future of international law and its ability to have a positive impact on global environmental problems.

Topic: Environmental Law

Order Description
• QUESTION:
You are the Board Member of a multinational company with responsibility for Environmental issues.
Your company, which is not based in the UK, wants to start operations in the UK for the first time, and you have been asked by the Managing Director to produce a fully-referenced report covering the relevant environmental issues, and advising whether or not the UK is a good option for this new operation.
DEADLINE:
23:59, 13 April 2016
WEIGHTING:
50% of module
WORD LIMIT:
2,500 words
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ASSIGNMENT TIPS

Pick a (fictitious) company in a real area of business, and address your answer to the specifics of that company’s needs. Do not try to answer this question in relation to all business.