Environmental principles : from political slogans to legal rules

This book traces the evolution of environmental principles from their origins as vague political slogans to their embodiment in enforceable laws. In particular it examines three of the most important principles: the polluter pays principle, the preventive principle and the precautionary principle, and their legal effect at the national, regional, and international levels. This innovative analysis is essential reading for scholars and practitioners working on environmental law and policy.