Unearthing the relationship between environmental law and populism
Environmental problems and environmental law are a flashpoint for what has become known as right-wing populist politics. The ‘epistemological delirium’ which is climate change denial. The persistent anger of the gilets jaunes (yellow vests) protests against fuel levy hikes. The powerful political fo...
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Oxford University Press
2019
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| Summary: | Environmental problems and environmental law are a flashpoint for what has become known as right-wing populist politics. The ‘epistemological delirium’ which is climate change denial. The persistent anger of the gilets jaunes (yellow vests) protests against fuel levy hikes. The powerful political force that bitter antipathy towards environmental regulators gives rise to. The ideological attacks on courts adjudicating on environmental issues. Given that environmental problems are real and environmental law should benefit all, this state of affairs is initially puzzling. But given the nature of environmental law it is not surprising. |
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