WHAT IS ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ANALYSIS?
Environmental Policy defines how environmental concerns are approached from a governmental or organizational perspective, often with the goal of addressing and solving environmental problems. Environmental Policy Analysts develop, study and evaluate these policies with regard to environmental and human impact, political positioning, economic growth, employment patterns, and more. The work often involves detailed environmental assessments, cost-benefit analyses, and a very delicate balance among many diverse interests. Environmental Policies are often thought of as being political, established by government agencies. But policy analysts also work for many businesses in helping them comply with environmental laws and develop environmentally-responsible business practices, taking into account public values, economics, law and planning. Analysts also work for many public interest, special interest, and lobbying organizations, particularly in national and state capitals; one of the great ch
