Unnatural law : rethinking Canadian environmental law and policy
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 10
0774810491
ISBN 13
9780774810494
LCCN
KE3619.B69
DDC
344.71
Category
Natural Resources
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Publication Year
2003
Publisher
Pages
469
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Abstract
" In this vital and timely study, David Boyd explores the reasons why some laws and policies foster progress while others fail. He ultimately concludes that the root cause of environmental degradation in industrialized nations is excessive consumption of resources. Unnatural Law outlines the innovative changes in laws and policies that Canada must implement in order to respond to the ecological imperative of living within the Earth's limits. The struggle for a sustainable future is one of the most daunting challenges facing humanity in the 21st century. Everyone - academics, lawyers, students, policy-makers, and concerned citizens - interested in the health of the Canadian and global environments will find Unnatural Law an invaluable source of information and insight." - Voila
Description
Contents:
Canada's environmental record -- Water -- Air -- Land -- Biodiversity -- Strengths and weaknesses of Canadian environmental law and policy -- Reasons for environmental progress -- Systemic weakness -- Obstacles to further progress -- Root causes of environmental degradation -- New directions for Canadian environmental law and policy -- A new role model for Canada -- Reducing consumption -- Population growth and sustainable development.
Canada's environmental record -- Water -- Air -- Land -- Biodiversity -- Strengths and weaknesses of Canadian environmental law and policy -- Reasons for environmental progress -- Systemic weakness -- Obstacles to further progress -- Root causes of environmental degradation -- New directions for Canadian environmental law and policy -- A new role model for Canada -- Reducing consumption -- Population growth and sustainable development.
Biblio Notes
Includes bibliographical references (pages 401-454) and index.
Number of Copies
1
