1. The Environment
Ethical Perspective
Economic perspective

2. The Environment Ethical perspective Anthropocentric views
Legal standing of natural resources/animals
Corporate rights
Damage calculations
PETA
Sierra Club

3. The Environment Economic perspective Resource use and equilibrium
Balance of competing preferences
Opportunity costs
Individual’s willingness to pay
Cost-benefit justification

4. The Environment Responsibilities Avoiding harm Preventing harm
Affordability – safety v. cost
Disposal
Timeline

5. U.S. Regulations
Cercla
Sara
Superfund
Joint and Several Liability

6. International Environmental Issues
European Environmental Agency
International Organization for Standardization
United Nations Framework Convention for Climate Change