Janet R. Hunter is Chair of Administrative Information Services at Northland Pioneer College. Zachary A. Smith is Regents Professor of Political Science at Northern Arizona University. He is the author or editor of many books, including The Environmental Policy Paradox, Fourth Edition.

Illustrations
Appendixes

1. Introduction

Importance of the Study of the Environment for Humans
Overview of Europe
What/Who Is Europe
Introduction to Regime Theory
The Process of Regime Formation
Improving the Effectiveness of International Environmental Regimes
Applicability of Regime Theory to Environmental Problems
Conclusion

2. The Organizational Structure of the European Union

Introduction
History of Integration of the European Nations
Treaties and Acts Amending the Founding Treaties
Governing Structure of the European Union
The European Environment Agency
The Role of the Public in EU Policy Making
Conclusion

3. The European Environment

Introduction
History of Environmental Policy Development
Environmental Action Programmes in the European Union
Summary

4. Successes and Challenges in European Union Environmental Policy

Introduction
Case Studies
Implementation of Environmental Regulations
Monitoring Effectiveness
Summary

5. A Comparative Evaluation of the European Union and the United States

Introduction
The United States Environment
Global Warming
Environmental Liability
Hazardous Waste
Solid Waste
Soil Erosion
Water Pollution
Land-Use Planning
Conclusion

6. Conclusions

Introduction
Factors Leading to Environmental Policy Success in the European Union
Application to International Environmental Regimes
Conclusion

Appendix 1: Articles 249¿256 of the Treaty on European Union
Appendix 2: Articles 174¿176 of the Treaty on European Union
Appendix 3: The Sixth Community Environment Action Program

Notes
Index