Mason, Michael 
ORCID: 0000-0002-8831-0593
(2005)
The new accountability: environmental responsibility across borders.
Earthscan Publications Ltd., London.
ISBN 9781844070664
Abstract
The growth of pollution that crosses national borders represents a significant threat to human health and ecological sustainability. Various international agreements exist between countries to reduce risks to their populations, however there is often a mismatch between national territories of state responsibility and transboundary hazards. All too often, state priorities do not correspond to the priorities of the people affected by pollution, who often have little recourse against major polluters, particularly transnational corporations operating across national boundaries. Drawing on case studies, The New Accountability provides a fresh understanding of democratic accountability for transboundary and global harm and argues that environmental responsibility should be established in open public discussions about harm and risk. Most critically it makes the case that, regardless of nationality, affected parties should be able to demand that polluters and harm producers be held accountable for their actions and if necessary provide reparations.
| Item Type: | Book |
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| Official URL: | http://www.earthscan.co.uk/Default.aspx?base |
| Additional Information: | © 2005 Earthscan |
| Divisions: | Middle East Centre |
| Subjects: | J Political Science > JZ International relations |
| Date Deposited: | 09 Oct 2008 09:52 |
| Last Modified: | 12 Dec 2024 05:16 |
| URI: | http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/12561 |
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