11:374:279 Lecture Notes - Lecture 20: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Precautionary Principle, Environmental Policy

• School: Rutgers University
• Department: Environmental Policy, Institutions, and Behavior
• Course: 11:374:279
• Professor: Schoolman

Document Summary

Lecture 20: health threats we create: from perception to policy. Why was the timing perhaps perfect for such a bombshell book: counteractive pushbacks on technology. Carson took these anxieties and gave the mshape. Ppl were ready to be receptive to her information at this time. Modern environmental political state due to the publication of rachels book during this time. Second epoch policy try to correct some of these shortcomings: first epoch: told industries how to run their businesses. The forced industries to meet certain goals by levying criminal charges. Problem: companies could determine how to settle or pay the fine. Stifled innovation and flexibility: second epoch: worked with businesses to set environmental standards and financial incentives to go green. It is efficiency based; less costly for industry- it is more efficient bc can achieve same ends w/o industry having to spend so much money on it can now use money on other things. Shift enforcement to state and local gov.