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Definition and History of Environmental Policy
Definition: It is useful to consider that environmental policy comprises two major terms: environment and policy. Environment primarily refers to the ecological dimension (ecosystems), but can also take account of social dimension (quality of life) and an economic dimension (resource management). Policy can be defined as a course of action or principle adopted or proposed by a government, party, business or individual. Thus, environmental policy focuses on problems arising from human impact on the environment, which retroacts onto human society by having a (negative) impact on human values such as good health or the 'clean and green' environment.Environmental issue generally addressed by environmental policy include (but are not limited to) air and water pollution, waste management, ecosystem management, biodiversity protection, and the protection of natural resources, wildlife and endangered species. Relatively recently, environmental policy has also attended to the communication of environmental issues.
Historical Timeline
2700BCE. – Mesopotamia, laws declared to protect forests.
1703 – India, cutting trees in Bishnois Villages is banned.
1762 – Colonia America, at the Philadelphia committee they try to regulate waste disposal and water pollution.
1800- 1820’s – several conservation laws passed throughout United States.
1832 – National reservation established, which led to the national park system
1900 – Missouri v. Illinois and the Sanitary District of Chicago
1915 – Georgia v. Tennessee Copper Co.
1947 – The Los Angeles Air Pollution Control District is formed
Historical Timeline
2700BCE. – Mesopotamia, laws declared to protect forests.
1703 – India, cutting trees in Bishnois Villages is banned.
1762 – Colonia America, at the Philadelphia committee they try to regulate waste disposal and water pollution.
1800- 1820’s – several conservation laws passed throughout United States.
1832 – National reservation established, which led to the national park system
1900 – Missouri v. Illinois and the Sanitary District of Chicago
1915 – Georgia v. Tennessee Copper Co.
1947 – The Los Angeles Air Pollution Control District is formed