Environmental Law By Jordon Barney

Environmental Law By Jordon Barney

1What is Environmental law?Broad practice encompassing wide range of fields involving the environmentThe main topics are: air quality, water quality, biodiversity, hazardous waste species protection, and energy conservation.An environmental lawyer has two key responsibilities.These include: serving as an advisor to protect the environment, and to provide assistance to agencies, companies and individuals to comply with local, federal, and state environmental regulations.Most of the ordinances cover water pollution, clean air practices, and managing toxic waste.

Requirements to be an Environmental LawyerMust be deeply concerned with environmental issuesMust have profound knowledge and abilities to litigate over environmental concerns such as water contamination, air pollution, and nuclear chemical emissions or oil spills.Should be constantly studying green laws whether it be on a local, state, or federal level.Must be able to represent a diverse group of clients over environmental concerns.

History of Environmental lawFirst Environmental law was created in South Carolina in 1671.End of 19th century was when environmental awareness really stepped up.One of first federal environmental laws was the River and Harbor Act of 18861965- the Solid Waste Disposal Act was signed into law and it became the first federal law regarding solid waste managementOn December 2nd, 1970 the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) was established in an effort to monitor and enforce activities to ensure environmental protection.

Educational requirementsTo become an Environmental lawyer, you must have at least a bachelors degree in Environmental science, sustainability, or a related fieldMust graduate from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and pass the pass the bar exam to practice any form of law.It is recommended to get a masters degree in Environmental Science, or sustainability.

Famous EnvironmentalistsJohn Muir- advocated for preservation of wilderness in the United States, his efforts helped to preserve Yosemite Valley, Sequoia National Park, and other wilderness areas. He also petitioned the U.S congress to sign the National Park BillRachel Carson- Wrote the novel Silent Spring which discussed the effect of pesticides on humans and the environment, her book launched the modern environmental movement.Theodore Roosevelt- was one of the most active champions of wilderness preservation in history. During his presidency, he set aside millions of wilderness areas for preservation, and created over 200 national forests, national monuments, national parks, and wildlife refuges.

Erin BrockovichBased on a true storyUnemployed mother of 3 with no formal education, discovered large amounts of Hexavalent Chromium in ground water in Hinkley, CaliforniaSued PG&E (Pacific Gas and Electric)The movie was released in 2000 and stars Julia Roberts as Erin Brockovich.

Notable awards in Environmental LawInternational Environmental Law award- recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the effort to achieve solutions to environmental problems through international law and institutionsEli National Wetlands awards- recognizes individuals who have excelled in wetlands protection, restoration, and education.

What I have learnedEnvironmental lawyers can work on many levelsCan work independently in their own firms.The career looks very promising since the U.S is pushing more and more to be more environmentally friendlyI have strong interest in this field.I have also learned that I as an individual can even make a large impact on the environment, and I would love to be able to do everything I can to protect it.

The endThank you for listening! I plan on attending MPC or Cabrillo and then transferring to San Diego State University to study sustainability and get my bachelors and masters degree, then attend law school at a top law school in the San Diego or Los Angeles area.

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