Global environmental politics / Pamela S. Chasek, David L. Downie, Janet Welsh Brown.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 381-450) and index.

The emergence of global environmental politics -- actors in the environmental arena -- the development of environmental regimes: Air pollution, hazardous wastes, and toxic chemicals -- the development of environmental regimes : stratospheric ozone and climate change -- the development of environmental regimes : natural resources, species, and habits -- effective environmental regimes: obstacles and opportunities -- environmental politics, economics , and development -- the future of global environmental politics

Although discussions about the global environment are now a daily occurrencefrom companies touting energy-saving products to politicians debating how to best address the issue of climate change and other environmental concernsit remains a topic plagued by misinformation and ideologically skewed arguments. For nearly twenty years, Global Environmental Politics has provided an up-to-date, accurate, and unbiased introduction to the world's most pressing environmental issues, and the fifth edition continues this tradition. Offering a comprehensive yet concise overview of the environment and inte.