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Environmental governance is a model in political ecology and environmental policy that promotes sustainable development as the ultimate concern for managing all human activities. It encompasses the political, social and economic activities of the government, business and civil society, and emphasizes whole system management. The United States of America has a federal law which regulates all activities that have an environmental impact within the country. This is known as the environmental policy of the United States. Its objective is to protect the environment while interfering as little as possible with the efficiency of businesses or the freedom of the people, and to limit the inequality associated with environmental impacts. The topics covered in this extensive book deal with the core subjects of American environmental governance. Also included herein is a detailed explanation of the various concepts and applications of this model. This book is a vital tool for all researching or studying American environmental governance.

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