Land Use and Climate Change

Abstract

This article states that there has not been an attempt to influence land-use policy through federal regulation in the U.S. since 1973, and discusses what measures need to be taken within the nation to address land use and global climate change issues. Urban sprawl is discussed in many aspects, including its effect on personal and environmental health. The historical context through which our comprehension of development and private property is examined, including the foundational principles of philosopher John Locke. Smart growth is examined as a much needed dictum in the American consciousness.

Publisher

Wiley-Blackwell

Publication Date

12-1-2008

Publication Title

Conservation Biology

Department

Environmental Studies

Document Type

Article

DOI

https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1523-1739.2008.01099.x

Keywords

Land use, Land use--Planning, Climatic changes--Government policy, Urban growth, Environmental aspects, Sustainable development, Government policy

Language

English

Format

text

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