An Ecological Approach to International Law: Responding to the Challenges of Climate ChangeAn Ecological Approach to International Law shows that international environmental law is fundamentally flawed and not equipped to meet global challenges. The book examines international legal responses to global climate change by analysing key concepts such as the doctrine of state sovereignty, the law on state responsibility, environmental rights and common heritage of mankind. |
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... in the atmospheric burden of carbon dioxide and other gases, and possible consequences for the Earth's climate. ... this natural greenhouse effect6 the atmosphere and the earth's surface is warmed and maintained at a global average ...
... in the atmospheric burden of carbon dioxide and other gases, and possible consequences for the Earth's climate. ... this natural greenhouse effect6 the atmosphere and the earth's surface is warmed and maintained at a global average ...
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... stage where they affect climate on regional and global scales'.9 The anthropogenic disruption of the natural balance, ... are substantially increasing the atmospheric concentrations of the greenhouse gases: carbon dioxide, methane, ...
... stage where they affect climate on regional and global scales'.9 The anthropogenic disruption of the natural balance, ... are substantially increasing the atmospheric concentrations of the greenhouse gases: carbon dioxide, methane, ...
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... and deforestation (25 per cent).19 Atmospheric measurements of carbon dioxide indicate that global concentrations ... remains in the atmosphere, the rest is absorbed by natural sinks including the oceans and plant life.23 The USA, ...
... and deforestation (25 per cent).19 Atmospheric measurements of carbon dioxide indicate that global concentrations ... remains in the atmosphere, the rest is absorbed by natural sinks including the oceans and plant life.23 The USA, ...
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Studies suggest that global levels may reach an annual growth rate of 2.34 ppmv (parts per million by volume) by 2030 or 3.15 to ... In 1977 there were approximately 150 pptv (parts per trillion by volume) of CFC 11 in the atmosphere.
Studies suggest that global levels may reach an annual growth rate of 2.34 ppmv (parts per million by volume) by 2030 or 3.15 to ... In 1977 there were approximately 150 pptv (parts per trillion by volume) of CFC 11 in the atmosphere.
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trends continue “in the first half of the next century a rise of global mean temperature could occur which is ... in the past 600 years'.57 Global climate models (mathematical representations of the atmosphere used to simulate climate ...
trends continue “in the first half of the next century a rise of global mean temperature could occur which is ... in the past 600 years'.57 Global climate models (mathematical representations of the atmosphere used to simulate climate ...
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Contents
| 1 | |
| 9 | |
3 State responsibility for environmental harm | 61 |
4 International liability for injurious consequences arising out of acts not prohibited by international law | 144 |
5 Human rights and the environment | 196 |
6 The common heritage of mankind | 258 |
an opportunity lost? | 323 |
8 Conclusion | 349 |
Appendices | 353 |
Bibliography | 407 |
Index | 431 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | An Ecological Approach to International Law: Responding to the Challenges of Climate Change |
| Author | Prue Taylor |
| Publisher | Routledge, 2008 |
| ISBN | 1134715862, 9781134715862 |
| Length | 464 pages |
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