Environment law

For some, a protectionist policy underlies most environmental measures.

Similar to the United States (US) Natural Resource Damage (NRD) program, defined under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA or "e;Superfund"e;) and the Oil Pollution Act (OPA), the European Union's (EU) Environmental Liability Directive (ELD)imposes liability for, and requires remediation of, significant damage to natural habitats and species protected at Community and national levels, surface and ground waters covered by the Water Framework Directive, and land.

Similar to the United States (US) Natural Resource Damage (NRD) program, defined under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA or "e;Superfund"e;) and the Oil Pollution Act (OPA), the European Union's (EU) Environmental Liability Directive (ELD)imposes liability for, and requires remediation of, significant damage to natural habitats and species protected at Community and national levels, surface and ground waters covered by the Water Framework Directive, and land.

This book discusses the law and practice of the European Union's new chemical regulatory programmes known under the acronym 'REACH'.

This book discusses the law and practice of the European Union's new chemical regulatory programmes known under the acronym 'REACH'.

Aimed primarily at non-regulatory lawyers this book provides a practical guide to transactions involving utilities and in particular the procurement of goods and services from utilities (rather than by utilities).

Aimed primarily at non-regulatory lawyers this book provides a practical guide to transactions involving utilities and in particular the procurement of goods and services from utilities (rather than by utilities).

It is widely accepted that the future development of environmental law depends not on further legislation, but on more effective enforcement.

Having realised that its traditional mode of coordinating--essentially issuing regulation--no longer commands sufficient political support, the European Union (EU) has turned to what are increasingly referred to as 'new' modes of governance, which rely upon different actors working together in relatively non-hierarchical networks.

A multi-disciplinary analysis of the evolution of water politics and policy by an international team of distinguished experts.

A new phase is emerging in the relationship between energy and resource activities and the communities that are affected by them.

A new phase is emerging in the relationship between energy and resource activities and the communities that are affected by them.

This book offers a multidisciplinary analysis of the degradation process of an ecosystem, drawing upon the Mar Menor as a case study to highlight the damage human pressure causes to the environment.

This fully updated second edition of Corporate Accountability in International Environmental Law examines systematically all international sources of corporate accountability standards with specific reference to environmental protection, and elaborates on their theoretical and practical implications for international environmental law.

How can we guarantee a right to life or a right to health without also guaranteeing a decent environment in which to exercise these rights?

How can we guarantee a right to life or a right to health without also guaranteeing a decent environment in which to exercise these rights?

Practitioners of European Union environmental law are faced with a substantial and growing body of legislation and case law in the areas of waste and waste management.

Practitioners of European Union environmental law are faced with a substantial and growing body of legislation and case law in the areas of waste and waste management.

Statutory Nuisance: Law and Practice offers a comprehensive resource for practitioners in the legal and environmental health professions, guiding the reader through the complex practical and legal issues associated with statutory nuisance.

The A Practical Approach series is the perfect partner for practice work.

Over the last few years, the energy sector in Europe has undergone rapid change.

Over the last few years, the energy sector in Europe has undergone rapid change.

Multinational Enterprises and the Law presents the only comprehensive, contemporary, and interdisciplinary account of the various techniques used to regulate multinational enterprises (MNEs) at the national, regional and multilateral levels.

Multinational Enterprises and the Law presents the only comprehensive, contemporary, and interdisciplinary account of the various techniques used to regulate multinational enterprises (MNEs) at the national, regional and multilateral levels.

Extraterritorial jurisdiction stands at the juncture of international law and animal law and promises to open a path to understanding and resolving the global problems that challenge the core of animal law.

Scientists have long been searching for a unified field theory--one answer to all of the questions about the physical universe.

Scientists have long been searching for a unified field theory--one answer to all of the questions about the physical universe.

The planet is currently experiencing alarming levels of species loss caused in large part by intensified poaching and wildlife trafficking driven by expanding demand, for medicines, for food, and for trophies.

The planet is currently experiencing alarming levels of species loss caused in large part by intensified poaching and wildlife trafficking driven by expanding demand, for medicines, for food, and for trophies.

How it is that the United Statesthe country that cherishes the ideal of private property more than any other in the worldhas chosen to set aside nearly one-third of its land area as public lands?

The insurance industry has found itself at the front line of climate change challenges, providing insurance cover in relation to risks associated with climate change.

National governments and private stakeholders have long recognized that protecting the global environment requires international cooperation.

National governments and private stakeholders have long recognized that protecting the global environment requires international cooperation.

In 1973, a group of California lawyers formed a non-profit, public-interest legal foundation dedicated to defending conservative principles in court.

Marine mammal conservation remains a hot-button international environmental issue, but progress towards addressing key conservation and management issues within existing governance structures-most notably the International Whaling Commission-has stalled.

Marine mammal conservation remains a hot-button international environmental issue, but progress towards addressing key conservation and management issues within existing governance structures-most notably the International Whaling Commission-has stalled.

In 1973, a group of California lawyers formed a non-profit, public-interest legal foundation dedicated to defending conservative principles in court.

International environmental agreements have increased exponentially within the last five decades.

Ocean and coastal law has grown rapidly in the past three decades as a specialty area within natural resources law and environmental law.

Food products with genetically modified (GM) ingredients are common, yet many consumers are unaware of this.

Since the beginning of the Obama Administration, conservative politicians have railed against the President's "e;War on Coal.

Since the beginning of the Obama Administration, conservative politicians have railed against the President's "e;War on Coal.

This is one of the most comprehensive books on complex subjects of environmental engineering assessment and planning.

Data, Statistics, and Useful Numbers for Environmental Sustainability: Bringing the Numbers to Life is an accessible reference for researchers working in environmental and sustainability fields who need to communicate the latest data and statistics to reinforce their own research or message.

Environmental Sustainability and Economy contains the latest practical and theoretical concepts of sustainability science and economic growth.

Solving the global climate crisis through local partnerships and experimentationGlobal climate diplomacy-from the Kyoto Protocol to the Paris Agreement-is not working.

In light of the novel corona virus outbreak in December 2019 and its subsequent impact on entire world as a global pandemic, the book attempts to provide integrated risk assessment on Covid -19 like pandemics, as well as to understand the societal, environment and economic impact of the outbreak in various sectors of development.

Mining and Energy Law is a thorough examination of the contemporary mining and energy law in Australia.

Since the birth of the modern environmental movement in the 1970s, the United States has witnessed dramatic shifts in social equality, ecological viewpoints, and environmental policy.

Sustainability Assessment is a comprehensive compilation of all the known policy factors related to sustainability.