here are also a set of statutory offence provisions that proscribe speci-fied conduct. These offences can be prosecuted in the courts, and guilty de-fendants can be penalized by fines, prescribed conduct (such as soil or water remediation), and even imprisoned.Such offences are not pure criminal offences that require proof of intent. Rather, they are regulatory offences that require only proof …
Sustainable development represents a new paradigm, casting doubt on the belief that development can be based on sporadic and unlimited economic growth thanks to the planet earth’s ability to perpetually provide adequate re-sources to keep pace with it. That belief has been replaced with uncertainty and concern in the face of deteriorating ecosystems, climate …