Subjects:

European Jurisdictions

Contents:

International Environmental Law - The Global Village

The United Nations Environment Programme

The European Environmental Agency

The Environmental Protection Agency

The Irish Department of the Environment

The Environmental Protection Agency Act - Integrated Pollution Control (IPC)

Environmental Impact Assessment

Water Pollution

Air Pollution, Noise Pollution and Toxic Torts

Waste and Hazardous Waste

Habitats, Wildlife and Natural Heritage

Environmental Liability

Environmental Business Concerns.

Environmental Law provides a straightforward guide to the issues most frequently encountered by practitioners and trainee solicitors. Environmental considerations impact on all aspects of Irish domestic life, influenced by European Directives and international law. Individuals, companies and governments are required to fulfil their legal obligations. The principles of environmental law are clearly explained by leading experts in the field. This is an essential text for trainee solicitors undertaking the Professional Practice Course and for all practitioners currently working in this field. It will also be of great value to environmental professionals.