Environmental law is a comples and interlocking body of statutes, common law,
treaties, conventions, regulations and policies which, very broadly, operate to
regulate the interaction of humanity and the rest of the biophysical or natural
environment, toward the purpose of reducing or minimising the impacts of human
activity, both on the natural environment for is sake and on humanity itself. In
recent years, environmental law has become seen as a critical means of promoting
sustainable development.
This book provides a concise exposition of the relevant laws commonly used to
regulate environmental pollution and related issues. It provides a much needed
reference and learning text for the growing professional