This book is concerned with the role of land use planning powers in controlling air, water, land, and noise pollution. It presents five carefully researched and detailed case studies of recent planning successes and failures in anticipating and abating pollution. To improve prevention, recommendations are made to modify current planning procedures, including the use of environmental impact assessment and a more explicit consideration of social justice. Readership: planners; environmentalists; all those concerned to anticipate and control pollution problems.