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Before the development of specific environmental laws, what legal protection was available in common law?
Before the development of specific environmental laws, what legal protection was available in common law?
- Private actions for damages due to harm to land (correct)
- Strict liability for dumping rubbish
- Prevention of sewerage dumping into rivers
- Protection against damage from exploding dams
What is the primary focus of environmental law?
What is the primary focus of environmental law?
- Governing human interaction with the environment (correct)
- Protecting the environment for its own sake
- Conducting environmental impact assessments
- Managing natural resources
What major event led to a realization of the inadequacy of private enforcement in dealing with environmental threats?
What major event led to a realization of the inadequacy of private enforcement in dealing with environmental threats?
- The London Sewerage Crisis
- The Great Fire of London
- The Great Stink of 1858 (correct)
- The Industrial Revolution
What is included within the scope of environmental law?
What is included within the scope of environmental law?
What was the primary limitation of private enforcement in dealing with major environmental threats in history?
What was the primary limitation of private enforcement in dealing with major environmental threats in history?
What was the primary form of protection in the common law for preserving the environment?
What was the primary form of protection in the common law for preserving the environment?
During the 'Great Stink' of 1858, what environmental issue led to the evacuation of Parliament?
During the 'Great Stink' of 1858, what environmental issue led to the evacuation of Parliament?
What are some examples of natural resources governed by environmental law?
What are some examples of natural resources governed by environmental law?
What is the main focus of environmental law according to the text?
What is the main focus of environmental law according to the text?
What was the primary limitation of private enforcement in dealing with major environmental threats in history?
What was the primary limitation of private enforcement in dealing with major environmental threats in history?
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Early Environmental Legal Protection
Early Environmental Legal Protection
Private actions for damages due to harm to land.
Focus of Environmental Law
Focus of Environmental Law
Governing human interaction with the environment.
Event Exposing Enforcement Inadequacy
Event Exposing Enforcement Inadequacy
The Great Stink of 1858 showed private enforcement was insufficient.
Scope of Environmental Law
Scope of Environmental Law
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Limitation of Private Enforcement
Limitation of Private Enforcement
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Primary Common Law Environmental Protection
Primary Common Law Environmental Protection
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Cause of Great Stink
Cause of Great Stink
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Resources Governed by Environmental Law
Resources Governed by Environmental Law
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Main Focus of Environmental Law
Main Focus of Environmental Law
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Major threat limitations
Major threat limitations
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Study Notes
Environmental Law History
- Before the development of specific environmental laws, common law provided legal protection through tort law and property law.
Primary Focus of Environmental Law
- The primary focus of environmental law is to protect the environment and public health.
Evolution of Environmental Law
- The major event that led to a realization of the inadequacy of private enforcement in dealing with environmental threats was the 'Great Stink' of 1858 in London, which caused the evacuation of Parliament due to the severe pollution of the River Thames.
Scope of Environmental Law
- Environmental law includes the regulation of natural resources, such as air, water, land, and biodiversity.
Limitations of Private Enforcement
- The primary limitation of private enforcement in dealing with major environmental threats in history was that it was often ineffective in addressing widespread environmental problems.
Early Environmental Protection
- The primary form of protection in the common law for preserving the environment was through nuisance law and the rule of 'Rylands v. Fletcher'.
Examples of Natural Resources
- Examples of natural resources governed by environmental law include air, water, land, and biodiversity.
Focus of Environmental Law
- The main focus of environmental law is to protect the environment and public health from harm.
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