E.C. Treaty and Environmental Law

A guide to European law relating to the environment. This text examines the content and impact of the various measures taken and the effect of, the environment articles of the EC treaty. It covers developments relating to Maastricht and the EEA.

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This work offers a rare insight into the policy behind the EU's approach to protecting the environment. It does this by considering in detail EU environmental policy as set out in the EU Treaty, and critically examines the mechanisms provided by the Treaty for policy implementation. Including both the Maastricht Treaty and European Economic Area in its analysis, it shows why EU policy has developed as it has, the strengths and weaknesses of the decision making machinery, and identifies where environmental regulation has been most and least successful. Clear view of the thrust of EU policy. Shows why EU environmental law has evolved as it has. Written by the leading specialist on the subject.