This Practice Note provides an introduction to environmental law. It is aimed at trainee solicitors and others who are new to environment as a practice area.
The content of this Practice Note is also available in the form of a PowerPoint presentation and speaker notes—see Practice Note: Introduction to environmental law—training materials.
What is environmental law?
Environmental law is the body of law that seeks to protect or enhance the environment.
Environment, as a practice area, is broad and covers areas such as pollution prevention, waste management, producer responsibility, water quality and flooding, control of hazardous substances, brownfield development, wildlife protection and nature conservation, energy efficiency and climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Due to the transboundary nature of environmental problems, such as air pollution and the trade of endangered species, regulation is often required at the national, EU and international levels.
Development of environmental law
History of environmental law
Legislative environmental controls have a long history and can be traced back to private law principles to protect private property and shared assets, such as water.
The Industrial
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Liabilities definition
What does Liabilities mean?
A scheme's liabilities are its future benefit payments and expenses. The scheme is in deficit if the current value of its liabilities is more than the assets, or in surplus if the liabilities are less.
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