Global Environmental Protection (HSC SSCE Legal Studies): Flashcards

Financial gain after deducting expenditures from total income

Impacts of production affecting third parties without compensation

First modern environmental protection law, England

Considering all aspects & interconnections, not isolated parts

Atmosphere, soil, species, water cycle & their interactions

Human-made structures: buildings, infrastructure, parks

Legal requirement to show sufficient interest to bring action

Allows anyone to bring legal action without proving special interest

High Court denied ACF standing; lacked 'special interest'

Environment Protection & Biodiversity Conservation Act