Energy Law and the Environment

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Energy Law and the Environment
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Rosemary Lyster
By (author) Adrian Bradbrook
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:262
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152
ISBN/Barcode 9780521843683
ClassificationsDewey:346.04679
Audience
Professional & Vocational
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 1 May 2006
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Unsustainable practices worldwide in energy production and consumption have led to a plethora of environmental problems. Until recently environmental law largely overlooked the relevance of energy production and consumption; energy was seen to be of little significance to the advancement of sustainable development. This has changed since 2000 with the global concern attached to climate change, the publication by the United Nations of the World Energy Assessment and the detailed consideration given to this issue at the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg in 2002. Australia has been seen to be lagging behind the other major industrialised nations of the world in addressing sustainable energy issues. This book was first published in 2006.

Author Biography

Rosemary Lyster is Associate Professor of Law at the University of Sydney. Adrian Bradbrook is Professor of Law at the University of Adelaide.