ABSTRACT

This volume provides a simple and practical explanation of the most important aspects of EC environment law. It introduces the EC and its institutions, explains the main environmental laws - air and noise, chemicals and industrial risks, nature conservation, waste and water - how these laws can be used, how EC law is made and how to influence its development. It includes useful case studies and suggestions for further reading to those wishing to carry out further research in a particular area.

part |2 pages

PART ONE BACKGROUND INFORMATION

chapter 3|3 pages

Reading EC environmental laws

part |2 pages

PART TWO EC LAWS FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

chapter 4|9 pages

Some general EC environmental laws

chapter 5|10 pages

Air and noise

chapter 6|12 pages

Chemicals and industrial risks

chapter 7|12 pages

Nature conservation

chapter 8|9 pages

Waste

chapter 9|12 pages

Water

part |2 pages

PART FOUR INFLUENCING FUTURE EC ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS

chapter 16|5 pages

How are EC laws made?

part |2 pages

PART FIVE FINDING OUT MORE

chapter 18|5 pages

Where to find out more