Unnatural Law: Rethinking Canadian Environmental Law and Policy

Abstract

Foreword by Thomas R. Berger, O.C., Q.C. Preface and Acknowledgments Acronyms Part One: Examination 1. Canada's Environmental Record 2. Water 2.1. Drinking Water 2.2. Water Pollution 2.3. Water Use and Conservation 2.4. Water Exports 3. Air 3.1. Ozone Depletion 3.2. Climate Change 3.3. Air Pollution 4. Land 4.1. Pesticide Regulation 4.2. Forest Management 4.3. Environmental Assessment 5. Biodiversity 5.1. Parks and Protected Areas 5.2. Endangered Species 5.3. Marine Biodiversity Part Two: Diagnosis 6. The Strengths and Weaknesses of Canadian Environmental Law and Policy 7. Reasons for Environmental Progress 8. Systemic Weaknesses 9. Obstacles to Further Progress 10. Root Causes of Environmental Degradation Part Three: Prescription 11. New Directions for Canadian Environmental Law and Policy 12. A New Role Model for Canada 13. Reducing Consumption 14. Population Growth and Sustainable Development 15. Conclusion Notes References Index