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Dubovik O.L., Rerikht A.A. Peer review of: Astrid Epiney. EU Environmental Law. 3rd Edition. Baden-Baden: Nomos, Vienna: facultas. wuv, Basel: Helbing Lichtenhahn, 2013 – 616 p.

Abstract: This review characterizes a fundamental work on environmental law of the European Union, specifi cs of its forming and developing, as well as the current issues. It demonstrates the key areas of the legal regulation and the extent of harmonization of the European legislation with the national environmental law of the member-states of the EU. Emphasis is made on the approach towards the structure of the UE environmental law which includes protection of the air and water quality, nature (fauna and fl ora), landscapes, noise management, protection from the effects of chemical and toxic waste. Analysis is given to the EU primary law and environmental policy conducted in accordance with the Amsterdam Treaty and other treaties on establishing of the EU, course of action, other documents, as well as the secondary law of the EU. This review examines the legal platform and the role of the European Parliament, Council, European Court, European Environment Agency and their authority.


Keywords:

Legislation, environment, law, principles, waste, ecology, convention, Amsterdam Treaty, European Union, EU, climate change.


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