Environmental problems as conflicts of interest / edited by Peter B. Sloep and Andrew Blowers.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Blowers, Andrew.

Sloep, Peter B., 1950-

Series:

Environmental policy in an international context ; 2.

International environmental studies series.

Environmental policy in an international context ; 2

International environmental studies series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Environmental policy--International cooperation.

Environmental policy.

Environmental policy--Political aspects.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (273 p.)

Place of Publication:

London : Arnold ; New York : Halsted Press, c1996.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Volume two considers major environmental issues using individual case studies from around the world as illustrations. These case studies explore the causes of international environmental issues and investigate the conflicts that hamper these solutions. The case studies address such problems as intensive farming, overpopulation, deforestation, climate change and waste disposal. Each case study also looks at policy and management of these international environmental issues. The case studies span the globe, encompassing the Western world as well as the former Eastern Bloc and developing countries

Contents:

Cover; Contents; About the contributors; Preface; Acknowledgements; INTRODUCTION; CHAPTER 1. AGRICULTURAL INTENSIFICATION: LIVESTOCK FARMING IN THE NETHERLANDS; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Intensive pig farming in The Netherlands; 1.3 The international dimension; 1.4 Conflicts of interest; 1.5 Possible solutions: the role of politicians and technology; 1.6 Conclusion; CHAPTER 2. ANALYSING AMENITY AND SCIENTIFIC PROBLEMS: THE BROADLANDS, ENGLAND; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Broadland - a case study; 2.3 Conflicts of interest; 2.4 Regulating conflicts; 2.5 The international dimension; 2.6 Conclusion

CHAPTER 3. ENVIRONMENTAL CONFLICTS IN TRANSFORMING ECONOMIES: CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Current environmental problems in the region; 3.3 Environmental deterioration and communism; 3.4 Co-operation and common problem-solving: conflicts of interest; 3.5 Environmental policies in the post-communism era; 3.6 Conclusion; CHAPTER 4. POPULATION, POVERTY AND LAND IN THE SOUTH; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Environmental problems in the North and the South; 4.3 Population and environment; 4.4 Population, consumption and technology; 4.5 Regional population trends and dynamics

4.6 Incomes in the North and the South4.7 Tropical deforestation: understanding the causes; 4.8 Conclusion; CHAPTER 5. THE DISTRIBUTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL COSTS AND BENEFITS: ACID RAIN; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Atmospheric deposition; 5.3 Conflicting interests; 5.4 Dutch acid rain policies; 5.5 Conclusion; CHAPTER 6. TRANSBOUNDARY TRANSFERS OF HAZARDOUS AND RADIOACTIVE WASTES; 6.1 The creation of the problem; 6.2 The anatomy of the problem; 6.3 The management of wastes - conflicting interests; 6.4 The search for solutions; 6.5 Conclusion; CHAPTER 7. CLIMATE CHANGE: FROM SCIENCE TO GLOBAL POLITICS

7.1 Introduction7.2 Science and policies; 7.3 Historical developments; 7.4 Climate change: regional aspects; 7.5 Conclusion; CHAPTER 8. CONFLICTS OVER BIODIVERSITY; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Biodiversity: what is it?; 8.3 The causes of biodiversity depletion; 8.4 Consequences of biodiversity depletion; 8.5 Solutions to biodiversity depletion; 8.6 The future for biodiversity management; References; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-281-03392-8

9786611033927

0-08-053116-4

OCLC:

476109937