What is environmental law? a brief introduction -- History and challenges -- Envionmental values, principles, and rights -- The form, function, and adminisration of environmental law -- International law and environmental protection -- The European Union and the environment -- The regulation of environmental protection -- Environmental crime and enforcement -- Public participation -- Access to environmental justice and the role of the courts -- Private law and environmental protection -- Town and country planning -- Environmental assessment -- Environmental permitting and integrated pollution prevention an control IPPC -- Climate change, ozone depletion, and air quality -- Contaminated land -- Water pollution and water quality -- Waste management -- The conservation of nature -- New technologies -- Landscape management -- Local controls and remedies -- Disposal of waste to sewers.