Discussion Post
Part A: Environmental Disasters
Consider the BP gulf oil spill and the Exxon Valdez oil spill. Is it appropriate to respond to particular environmental incidents with legislation to protect our waters? Discuss the role(s) for business in the regulation of nonpoint source pollution.
Part B: Clean Air Act
Analyze whether tradable emissions permits to pollute enhance or detract from the intentions of the Clean Air Act. From a business perspective, do tradable permits encourage the adoption of cleaner technology more than statutory requirements that set limits on pollution? Use one outside source in addition to your textbook to inform your analysis.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.
Required Resources
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Read the following chapters in your text, Environmental Law:
o Chapter 4: Clean Water Act (CWA)
o Chapter 5: Clean Air Act (CAA)
Text: Schroeder, K.L. (2008). Environmental Law.