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Start Over Descriptor "*ENVIRONMENTAL policy" Topic central-local government relations Publication Year Range More than 50 years ago Language english
3 results on '"*ENVIRONMENTAL policy"'

1. Cleaning the Cleaners.

Author

Osborne, John

Subjects
*ENVIRONMENTAL policy, *ENVIRONMENTAL engineering, *ENVIRONMENTAL protection, *CENTRAL-local government relations, *PRIVATE sector
Abstract

Comments on the environmental policies of President Richard Nixon's administration in the U.S. Expectations that state and local governments, along with the private sector, will play the central role in environmental control; Other political issues that seem to preoccupy Nixon; Implications on environmental policy and politics.

Published
1973

2. LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND THE HEALTH OF CITIES.

Author

Thomas, D. L.

Subjects
LOCAL government, LOCAL government & environmental policy, CENTRAL-local government relations, DECENTRALIZATION in government, COMMUNITY development laws, PUBLIC housing, RURAL development projects, ECONOMIC development projects, DELEGATION of powers, LOCAL government laws
Abstract

The article discusses the historical development of the local government and management in England. It highlights on how local government authorities responds to local health, housing, and development problems, local laws and legislation for the community and how it partnered with the national government projects. It outlines principles in local governance, which include the legitimate power of local government to legislate, undertaking surveys about the conditions of the society, and delegation of parliamentary powers to the local Minister. The article also examines the functions of Minister of the city, especially on the possibility of abuse of powers to the benefit of personal interest.

Published
1951

3. If Your Town Smells Stop Breathing.

Author

Hirsch, Phil

Subjects
*AIR pollution, *AIR quality, *PAPER industry, *ENVIRONMENTAL policy, *CENTRAL-local government relations
Abstract

Offers a look at the extent of air pollution in Lewiston, Idaho and Clarkston, Washington caused by the operation of the pulp mills of Potlatch Forest Industries. Information on a report from the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare based on environmental survey of the towns; Reaction of state agencies to the efforts of the federal government to address the problem; Health problems suffered by the population because of pollution.

Published
1964

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