Analysis of the evolution of environmental laws in Puerto Rico (1897–2021): A new classification system, trends, and political influences

This paper aims to present a comprehensive assessment of the evolution of environmental law in Puerto Rico from 1897 to 2021. The study identifies significant legislative developments, with a surge in federal and local laws post-1960, correlating with heightened environmental awareness. Political dy...

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Main Authors: Luis A. Avilés-Pagán, Qiong Gao, Mei Yu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-04-01
Series:Environmental Challenges
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667010024000775