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Environmental Policy in an International Context: Conflicts of Interest

Sloep, Peter; Blowers, Andrew

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Table of contents
  • Cover
  • Contentsv
  • About the contributorsix
  • Prefacexii
  • Acknowledgementsxiv
  • INTRODUCTION1
  • CHAPTER 1. AGRICULTURAL INTENSIFICATION: LIVESTOCK FARMING IN THE NETHERLANDS11
  • 1.1 Introduction11
  • 1.2 Intensive pig farming in The Netherlands12
  • 1.3 The international dimension19
  • 1.4 Conflicts of interest25
  • 1.5 Possible solutions: the role of politicians and technology31
  • 1.6 Conclusion35
  • CHAPTER 2. ANALYSING AMENITY AND SCIENTIFIC PROBLEMS: THE BROADLANDS, ENGLAND37
  • 2.1 Introduction37
  • 2.2 Broadland – a case study38
  • 2.3 Conflicts of interest46
  • 2.4 Regulating conflicts53
  • 2.5 The international dimension58
  • 2.6 Conclusion64
  • CHAPTER 3. ENVIRONMENTAL CONFLICTS IN TRANSFORMING ECONOMIES: CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE67
  • 3.1 Introduction67
  • 3.2 Current environmental problems in the region67
  • 3.3 Environmental deterioration and communism75
  • 3.4 Co-operation and common problem-solving: conflicts of interest81
  • 3.5 Environmental policies in the post-communism era87
  • 3.6 Conclusion95
  • CHAPTER 4. POPULATION, POVERTY AND LAND IN THE SOUTH97
  • 4.1 Introduction97
  • 4.2 Environmental problems in the North and the South99
  • 4.3 Population and environment102
  • 4.4 Population, consumption and technology105
  • 4.5 Regional population trends and dynamics108
  • 4.6 Incomes in the North and the South114
  • 4.7 Tropical deforestation: understanding the causes120
  • 4.8 Conclusion124
  • CHAPTER 5. THE DISTRIBUTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL COSTS AND BENEFITS: ACID RAIN127
  • 5.1 Introduction127
  • 5.2 Atmospheric deposition128
  • 5.3 Conflicting interests137
  • 5.4 Dutch acid rain policies144
  • 5.5 Conclusion148
  • CHAPTER 6. TRANSBOUNDARY TRANSFERS OF HAZARDOUS AND RADIOACTIVE WASTES151
  • 6.1 The creation of the problem151
  • 6.2 The anatomy of the problem155
  • 6.3 The management of wastes – conflicting interests164
  • 6.4 The search for solutions177
  • 6.5 Conclusion183
  • CHAPTER 7. CLIMATE CHANGE: FROM SCIENCE TO GLOBAL POLITICS187
  • 7.1 Introduction187
  • 7.2 Science and policies188
  • 7.3 Historical developments198
  • 7.4 Climate change: regional aspects203
  • 7.5 Conclusion214
  • CHAPTER 8. CONFLICTS OVER BIODIVERSITY217
  • 8.1 Introduction217
  • 8.2 Biodiversity: what is it?218
  • 8.3 The causes of biodiversity depletion224
  • 8.4 Consequences of biodiversity depletion230
  • 8.5 Solutions to biodiversity depletion232
  • 8.6 The future for biodiversity management240
  • References243
  • Index255
Book details
  • Vendor Elsevier S & T
  • SKU 9780340652602
  • ISBN-13 9780080531168
  • Author Sloep, Peter; Blowers, Andrew
  • Category Political Science
  • Subject State & Provincial

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Volume two considers major environmental issues using individual case studies from around the world as illustrations. These case studies explore the causes of international environmental issues and investigate the conflicts that hamper these solutions. The case studies address such problems as intensive farming, overpopulation, deforestation, climate change and waste disposal. Each case study also looks at policy and management of these international environmental issues. The case studies span the globe, encompassing the Western world as well as the former Eastern Bloc and developing countries in Africa and South East Asia.



A critical and analytical look at contemporary environmental issues
Aimed to provide a body of knowledge to social and natural scientists
A multi-disciplinary approach