The American Bar Association.

The American Bar Association's (Chicago, IL) "Global Climate Change and U.S. Law" covers the federal, state and local laws and litigation that are developing around this topic. It includes a summary of the factual and scientific background and addresses the international and national frameworks of climate change law, including clean air regulations, civil remedies, and the impact of the Kyoto Protocol on various domestic actions. It covers emerging regional, state and local actions through a 50-state survey and issues of concern to corporations, including disclosure, fiduciary duties, insurance and subsidies. The book ends with an examination of the legal aspects of various efforts to reduce emissions, including voluntary programs, emissions trading programs and carbon sequestration. Updated content is available through an accompanying web site. The book costs $60.