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Environmental Law (10th edn)  

Stuart BellProfessor of Law, University of YorkClose
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Donald McGillivrayProfessor of Environmental Law, University of SussexClose
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Ole PedersenProfessor of Environmental Law, Aarhus UniversityClose
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Emma LeesProfessor of Transnational Governance, the European University Institute and Professor of Environmental and Property Law, University of CambridgeClose
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Elen StokesProfessor of Environmental Law, University of BristolClose
Published in Print: 10 May 2024 Published Online:August 2024
https://doi.org/10.1093/he/9780192847690.001.0001
ISBN: 9780192847690
Publisher:Oxford University Press

Abstract

Trusted by generations of students and academics alike, Environmental Law continues to provide, in its tenth edition, broad and comprehensive coverage of the key topics taught on most environmental law courses, explaining the subject in its wider context, and considering both UK and international perspectives and the continuing relevance of EU environmental law. Known for its clear structure and systematic approach, the book considers topics by theme and by sector, allowing more experienced readers to explore the intricacies of the subject while also providing a logical introduction for those new to environmental law or without a legal background. A clear and easy-to-understand writing style helps ensure readers are informed yet not overwhelmed, while useful diagrams and tables help to explain complex points. The new edition also features case studies, information boxes, and self-test questions to help draw out key points and consolidate your learning in preparation for assessments and further research. New to this edition are, amongst other things: discussions of the impact of Brexit on UK environmental law, including the Environment Act 2021 and the creation of the Office for Environmental Protection, as well as the increasing scope for divergence of environmental law across the UK administrations; major revisions to coverage of waste law to consider the role of law in a circular economy; coverage of important cases such as Fearn v Tate Gallery on nuisance, Finch on environmental assessment and indirect climate effects, further ClientEarth air pollution litigation; Coöperatie Mobilisation (the EU Habitats Directive and nutrient neutrality); and analysis of the new ‘net zero’ duty under the Climate Change Act 2008, legal challenges to how this is being implemented, and other recent climate change developments such as the effect of the effect of the Paris Climate Agreement in national decision-making (Friends of the Earth v Heathrow Airport).

Keywords:

environmental law, international environmental law, EU environmental law, UK environmental law, environmental policy, environmental regulation, environmental rights, environmental institutions, sustainability

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