Explore the fragmented nature of environmental law in the United States through a 50-minute lecture from Yale University's Environmental Politics and Law course. Examine key cases that led to major environmental statutes like the Clean Water Act and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. Understand the challenges of balancing environmental protection with economic interests, and the complexities arising from multiple agencies and levels of government involved in regulation. Dive into central questions of environmental law, the development of elaborate environmental legislation, and gain an overview of significant cases covered in the course. Access complete course materials on the Open Yale Courses website for a comprehensive understanding of environmental law principles and strategies.