Environmental Science
5 years ago

NEPA sparks global revolution in environmental impact assessment.

NEPA and the curious evolution of environmental impact assessment in the United States
Bradley C. Karkkainen

Paper Summary

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) in the United States led to the development of environmental impact assessment (EIA) in the 1970s. EIA has since become a widely used tool in environmental policy worldwide.

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