Judicial recourse against foreign air polluters: a case study of acid rain in Europe

Journal Article · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1985 · Harv. Environ. Law Rev.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5556234

Pallemaerts, M

Many European nations suffering acid damage caused primarily by pollution originating outside of their borders have had little success in persuading polluters to voluntarily reduce emissions. The author explores the opportunities for private litigation by victims against foreign sources of long-range transboundary air pollution. Such private actions would establish the illegality of transboundary air pollution and draw public attention to the magnitude of the damage as well as generate compensation. Recent actions in Norway and Britain suggest that is is procrastination to insist upon more research into the cause and effects of acid rain.

• OSTI ID: 5556234
• Journal Information: Harv. Environ. Law Rev.; (United States), Journal Name: Harv. Environ. Law Rev.; (United States) Vol. 9:1; ISSN HELRD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ACID RAIN
ATMOSPHERIC PRECIPITATIONS
CONTAMINATION
ENVIRONMENTAL TRANSPORT
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LAWSUITS
LEGAL ASPECTS
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SCANDINAVIA
TRANSFRONTIER CONTAMINATION
UNITED KINGDOM
VICTIMS COMPENSATION
WESTERN EUROPE