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The Law and Climate Change

Are our environmental laws robust enough to save the planet for humankind? Can the rules in The Climate Change Act 2008 be enforced?

Clive Anderson presents the series analysing the legal issues of the day.

Are our environmental laws robust enough to save the planet for humankind? The Climate Change Act 2008 commits the UK to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80 per cent by 2050, but can this be legally enforced? What law and penalties are available to force industry, individuals and even the government to reduce their carbon footprint?

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45 minutes

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Sat 30 May 2009 22:15
麻豆社 Radio 4

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  • Wed 27 May 2009 20:00
    麻豆社 Radio 4
  • Sat 30 May 2009 22:15
    麻豆社 Radio 4

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