Environmental Law: A Practical Handbook

"Environmental law in the UK affects an increasingly wide range of companies and commercial interests, as well as those responsible for administration and implementation. Understanding the law is essential, if liability and costs are to be avoided and risk minimised. This third edition of Environmental Law builds on the success of its predecessors, providing a straightforward account of key legislation, summarising its provisions and explaining its effect in practical terms.Included in the new edition are recent measures dealing with contaminated land, as well as sections covering waste management, pollution control and prevention and integrated pollution control. Legislation covering water resources, air pollution and noise are also included, together with details of authorisation and approval procedures. Responsibilities relating to the Environmental Agency and local authorities are fully explained."