An inconvenient deliberation
Subtitle: the precautionary principle's contribution to the uncertainties surrounding climate change liability
By: Miriam Haritz
Series: Climate change law, policy and practice series -- vol. 5
Publisher: Kluwer Law International; Sold and distributed in North, Central and South America by Aspen Pub.
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands; Frederick, MD
Language: eng
Number of pages: 457
ISBN-13: 9789041135216
Subjects: Liability for climatic change damages; Climatic changes; Liability (Law); Precautionary principle; Law and legislation; Global warming
Description: "This vitally important book asks: Can the precautionary principle make uncertainty judiciable in the context of liability for the consequences of climate change, and, if so, to what extent? Drawing on the full range of pertinent existing literature and case law, the author examines the precautionary principle both in terms of its content and application and in the context of liability law. She analyses the indirect means offered by existing legislation being used by environmental groups and affected individuals before the courts to challenge both companies and regulators as responsible agents of climate change damage"--P. [4] of cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references, bibliography (p. 391-437), and index.