Cross-Border Pollution
/ˈkrɔːsˌbɔːrdər pəˈluːʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) Environmental contamination originating in one country that adversely affects the environment, human health, or property in another country, raising issues of international law and responsibility.
The treaty was designed to address cross-border pollution affecting shared waterways.
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- cross-border pollution
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Commentary
Cross-border pollution is a key concept in international environmental law, highlighting the need for cooperation and legal frameworks to handle environmental harms that transcend national borders.
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