Political Science E-Law 1 Environmental law is a body of statutes, regulations, and agreements governing humans and the environment. It is needed to protect land, wildlife, forests, conserve water, regulate pollution and mineral harvesting, and prevent any harmful practices (SITE). Environmental lawyers must defend regulations and advocate for new eco-friendly policies such as clean air and water, global warming, and land use. 2 Since its inception, the concept of environmental law has dramatically evolved into a separate and distinct body. Several enacted federal statutes such as the Clean Air and Water Acts, the Montreal Protocol, and the Endangered Species Act have greatly influenced the protection of the environment. RAHUL 3 Competition over scarce resources RAHUL If renewable resources such as