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International Environmental Disputes: A Reference Handbook

Book information

Publisher
ABC-CLIO
Year
2005
ISBN
1851097783, 9781851097784
LCC
K3585 .S388 2005
Open Library ID
OL24266557M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
1 MB (1109637 bytes)
Pages
341\358
Topic
Biology Ecology
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

International Environmental Disputes is a thought-provoking examination of the world's most pressing environmental problems and the attempts to remedy them through international law. From the dumping of ash in the Danube and the disposal of waste in western Africa to the effects of the Everglades sugar industry, the work explores such topics as the role of the United Nations, the debate over sustainable development, environmental ethics, biopiracy, and radioactive material in space satellites.The book covers issues such as treaties on the ozone layer, global climate change, and the Kyoto protocol. A chapter devoted to the United States discusses the international environmental impact of its economy. Biographical sketches introduce readers to a diverse cast of characters including a New Guinea tribal elder and a Japanese TV personality.

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