"Petroleum is one of the most important reserves which is used as the fundamental raw material for various industries. It has been in a predominant position in the world energy consumption structure since the 1970s. The petroleum-derived products, such as plastics, synthetic fiber and synthetic...

Professor Sigman has selected the most authoritative previously published papers for this pathbreaking collection. This timely book examines private decision-making and government policy for the management of hazardous waste, the clean-up of contaminated land and the redevelopment of brownfield...