Environmental Liability Directive: Problems and possible amendments
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Civil Liability for Environmental Damage
Protecting nature and preserving its health is emphasized by different religions and human mind. Enjoying a healthy environment is a fundamental human right. Any damage to the environment requires compensation of damages incurred, which is within the scope of civil liability. The key question here is what is the nature of civil liability for environmental damage? How does choosing the right nat...
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عنوان ژورنال: EU Studies in Japan
سال: 2016
ISSN: 1884-2739,1884-3123
DOI: 10.5135/eusj.2016.243