To reduce the deleterious effects of environmental contamination, governments across the world have enacted regulations broadly conceived for entire populations. This volume draws on experts from academia, government, industry, and nongovernmental organizations to examine the science of genomic research as applied to environmental policy.

Climate policy makers are increasingly focused on how to adapt to changes that are already 'locked in', changes that will bring significant social, economic and environmental impacts. Adaptation will require technological innovation as well as behavioural and attitudinal change. This book covers the legal dimensions of adaptation.

This 2005 volume will be an essential reference for those involved in environmental and energy research.

Investigates U.S. environmental laws and the EPA to explain why they have failed to clean up the country's land, air and water.

A guide to the International Energy Conservation Code[registered] (IECC[registered]). It provides information on critical energy code applications for residential and commercial construction. It features coverage of the basics of the IECC[registered], including essential requirements and reasons for the code provisions.