Before joining the yale faculty, paul served as founding executive director of the nonprofit environmental leadership. Michael cernovich born november 17, 1977 is an american social media personality, antifeminist, mens rights activist, political commentator, and. Energy shortages, climate change, and the debate over national security have thrust oil policy to the forefront of american politics. Sabin s current research examines the evolution and impact of modern environmental law and regulation in the united states. No separate policy chapters version, 20162017 edition. In this timely and absorbing book, paul sabin challenges us to see politics and law as crucial forces.
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