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Contaminated sites - Environmental and regional problems in Germany

Author
Karl H., Krämer-Eis H.
Journal/Series
European Environment | Vol. 7(5); 149 - 155; 7 p.
Date
1997
Source
IUCN (ID: ANA-061476)
Publisher | Place of publication
John Wiley & Sons | Chichester, UK
Language
English
Country/Territory
Germany
Subject
Land & soil, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Hazardous substances Soil pollution/quality Polluted soil cleanups Liability/compensation
Abstract

This paper examines the scale of contamination and the economic problems that are associated with the application of civil and public liability for contaminated land in Germany. Different models of financing restoration and their regional and environmental impacts are also discussedd