The American Bar Association's (Chicago, IL) Section of Environment, Energy and Resources has released "Global Climate Change and U.S. Law," a new 780-page paperback book that covers the federal, state and local laws and litigation that are developing around the subject of climate change.

The American Bar Association's (Chicago, IL) Section of Environment, Energy and Resources has released "Global Climate Change and U.S. Law," a new 780-page paperback book that covers the federal, state and local laws and litigation that are developing around the subject of climate change. It includes an overview of the factual and scientific background, and addresses the international and national frameworks of climate change law, including clean air regulation, civil remedies and the impact of the Kyoto Protocol on domestic actions. It examines emerging regional, state and local actions and covers issues of concern to corporations, including disclosure, fiduciary duties, insurance and subsidies, and concludes with an examination of the various efforts to reduce emissions, including voluntary programs, emissions trading programs, and carbon sequestration. An accompanying Web site carries content updates on new developments. It costs $60.