Publisher's Synopsis
This work is a complete overview of the environmental policies of the European Commission. Pollution now is a major political issue, and the Commission is initiating and co-ordinating action in response to this major ecological problem.;The implications of this for industry in Britain and throughout Europe are vast. Environmental measures and anti-pollution laws will apply to all member states, and every government will have to observe stringent new standards.;This book reviews international co-operation, particularly concerning the areas of water, air pollution, chemical hazards and waste production.