Isbn: 9781776891009 - environmental defenders (4 resultados)

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. Would be like new but for a bump on the base of the front and rear boards. For more than fifty years, the Environmental Defence Society (EDS) has stood at the forefront of efforts to protect Aotearoa New Zealand's natural landscapes. Environmental Defenders tells the story of how a small group of lawyers, scientists, students, and citizens challenged powerful interests—from the Think Big projects of the 1970s to coastal subdivisions, freshwater degradation, and the destruction of unique dryland habitats. Raewyn Peart traces the rise of environmental awareness in New Zealand, showing how EDS used the law to confront polluters, influence government policy, and help communities defend the places they loved. …

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. For over 50 years the Environmental Defence Society (EDS) has been at the forefront of protecting Aotearoa New Zealands natural environments.From the Think Big power projects of the 1970s, to coastal developments on pristine northland beaches and the destruction of the Mackenzie Countrys unique drylands habitat, EDS has used the law to hold developers, businesses, councils and government to account and develop new legal frameworks to protect our precious landscapes. This is the story of how a small organisation took on the establishment and won.In 1971, there was little in the way of protection for Aotearoa New Zealands unique natural heritage. Progress was the imperative for government and councils, with the land, rivers and coasts simply seen as resources to be exploited.As the negative impacts of economic growth on the countrys natural environments grew, so did public disquiet. However, there seemed little that ordinary citizens could do raw sewage was being pumped into the Waikato River, rubbish was being dumped on Aucklands coasts and the toxic 2,4,5-T was being liberally sprayed over the countryside.What was needed was an organisation that could speak for the environment an environmental defender. Accordingly, a coalition of lawyers, scientists, students and other citizens was formed, the Environmental Defence Society (EDS), and for over fty years it has been dedicated to the protection of the environment through legal action in the courts, law reform and public education.The story of EDS is a chronology of the countrys key environmental events over half a century. the society has been a vital player in mobilising the law to achieve important environmental protections as well as assisting communities to protect their special places. However, the work is not done. Although progress has been impressive, many of the issues around coastal development, freshwater quality, biodiversity and protecting outstanding natural and cultural landscapes are still with us today. new Zealands environment is still in need of defenders. For over 50 years the Environmental Defence Society (EDS) has been at the forefront of protecting Aotearoa New Zealands natural environments. This is the story of how a small organisation took on the establishment and won. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. For over 50 years the Environmental Defence Society (EDS) has been at the forefront of protecting Aotearoa New Zealands natural environments.From the Think Big power projects of the 1970s, to coastal developments on pristine northland beaches and the destruction of the Mackenzie Countrys unique drylands habitat, EDS has used the law to hold developers, businesses, councils and government to account and develop new legal frameworks to protect our precious landscapes. This is the story of how a small organisation took on the establishment and won.In 1971, there was little in the way of protection for Aotearoa New Zealands unique natural heritage. Progress was the imperative for government and councils, with the land, rivers and coasts simply seen as resources to be exploited.As the negative impacts of economic growth on the countrys natural environments grew, so did public disquiet. However, there seemed little that ordinary citizens could do raw sewage was being pumped into the Waikato River, rubbish was being dumped on Aucklands coasts and the toxic 2,4,5-T was being liberally sprayed over the countryside.What was needed was an organisation that could speak for the environment an environmental defender. Accordingly, a coalition of lawyers, scientists, students and other citizens was formed, the Environmental Defence Society (EDS), and for over fty years it has been dedicated to the protection of the environment through legal action in the courts, law reform and public education.The story of EDS is a chronology of the countrys key environmental events over half a century. the society has been a vital player in mobilising the law to achieve important environmental protections as well as assisting communities to protect their special places. However, the work is not done. Although progress has been impressive, many of the issues around coastal development, freshwater quality, biodiversity and protecting outstanding natural and cultural landscapes are still with us today. new Zealands environment is still in need of defenders. For over 50 years the Environmental Defence Society (EDS) has been at the forefront of protecting Aotearoa New Zealands natural environments. This is the story of how a small organisation took on the establishment and won. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. For over 50 years the Environmental Defence Society (EDS) has been at the forefront of protecting Aotearoa New Zealands natural environments.From the Think Big power projects of the 1970s, to coastal developments on pristine northland beaches and the destruction of the Mackenzie Countrys unique drylands habitat, EDS has used the law to hold developers, businesses, councils and government to account and develop new legal frameworks to protect our precious landscapes. This is the story of how a small organisation took on the establishment and won.In 1971, there was little in the way of protection for Aotearoa New Zealands unique natural heritage. Progress was the imperative for government and councils, with the land, rivers and coasts simply seen as resources to be exploited.As the negative impacts of economic growth on the countrys natural environments grew, so did public disquiet. However, there seemed little that ordinary citizens could do raw sewage was being pumped into the Waikato River, rubbish was being dumped on Aucklands coasts and the toxic 2,4,5-T was being liberally sprayed over the countryside.What was needed was an organisation that could speak for the environment an environmental defender. Accordingly, a coalition of lawyers, scientists, students and other citizens was formed, the Environmental Defence Society (EDS), and for over fty years it has been dedicated to the protection of the environment through legal action in the courts, law reform and public education.The story of EDS is a chronology of the countrys key environmental events over half a century. the society has been a vital player in mobilising the law to achieve important environmental protections as well as assisting communities to protect their special places. However, the work is not done. Although progress has been impressive, many of the issues around coastal development, freshwater quality, biodiversity and protecting outstanding natural and cultural landscapes are still with us today. new Zealands environment is still in need of defenders. For over 50 years the Environmental Defence Society (EDS) has been at the forefront of protecting Aotearoa New Zealands natural environments. This is the story of how a small organisation took on the establishment and won. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…