The Human Right to a Green Future
Author | : Richard P. Hiskes |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 183 |
Release | : 2009 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780521873956 |
ISBN-13 | : 0521873959 |
Rating | : 4/5 (959 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Human Right to a Green Future by : Richard P. Hiskes
Download or read book The Human Right to a Green Future written by Richard P. Hiskes and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents an argument for establishing environmental human rights as the legitimate possession of both present and future generations. It uses these rights - to clean air, water, and soil - to make an argument for justice across generations, that is, for recognizing the obligation that present generations have to preserve the environment and natural resources for future generations.