Global climate change and U.S. law Autor Gerrard M.B. Fecha 2007 Fuente IUCN (ID: MON-080361) Editor | Lugar de publicación American Bar Association | Chicago, IL, USA ISBN 9781590318164 Páginas 754 p. Tipo de documento Monografía/libro Idioma Inglés País/Territorio Estados Unidos de América Materia Aire y atmósfera Palabra clave Calidad del aire/contaminación del aire Comercio internacional Comercio de emisiones Cambio climático Subvención/incentivo Emisiones Tasa/impuesto Resumen Contents: Introduction and overview -- The international regime -- U.S. policy -- The impact of the Kyoto Protocol on U.S. business -- Clean air regulation -- Civil remedies -- Consideration of climate change in facility permitting -- International trade and development -- Regional initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions -- State initiatives -- The state response to climate change: 50-state survey -- Local initiatives -- Disclosure issues -- The fiduciary duties of officers and directors -- Insurance and climate change -- Subsidies, tax policy, and technological innovation -- Voluntary climate change efforts -- Emissions trading-practical aspects -- Carbon sequestration.