Week One

Topic: Environmental Issues and Environmental Priorities

Assignment: Handouts (available on the TWEN page for this course) ( https://lawschool.westlaw.com/manage/homepage.aspx?task=coursehomepage&c... )

• The Issues Considered in Setting Regional Environmental Priorities
• Agenda of “Unfinished Business” Identified by EPA
• Hardin, The Tragedy of the Commons
• Executive Agencies with Environmental Responsibilities