Justice, posterity, and the environment
"In rich countries, environmental problems are seen as problems of prosperity. In poor countries they are seen as problems of poverty. This is because the environmental problems in poor countries, such as lack of clean drinking water, are problems that affect them here and now, whereas in rich...
Main Authors: | Beckerman, Wilfred, Pasek, Joanna |
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Institution: | ETUI-European Trade Union Institute |
Format: | TEXT |
Language: | English |
Published: |
New York
2001
Oxford University Press |
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Online Access: | https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19128878124919460509-Justice,-posterity,-and-the-en.htm |
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