In the U.S. courts, those seeking to be compensated for damages due toenvironmental pollution mustdemonstrate that the emissions at issue caused the damages that are1)presented.2) demonstrate that the emissions at issue came from the specific defendant.3) file an action within a specified period of time (typically 2-3 years).4) all of the above.

They should demonstrate the emissions caused damage to particular place ,people and communities. And…

In the U.S. courts, those seeking to be compensated for damages due to environmental pollution must demonstrate that the emissions at issue caused the damages that are 1) presented. O 2) demonstrate that the emissions at issue came from the specific defend O 3) file an action within a specified period of time (typically 2-3 years). 4) all of the above.

In the U.S. courts, those seeking to be compensated for damages due to environmental pollution must demonstrate that the emissions at issue caused the damages that are 1) presented. O 2) demonstrate that the emissions at issue came from the specific defend O 3) file an action within a specified period of time (typically 2-3 years). 4) all of the above.

Business Its Legal Ethical & Global Environment

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ISBN:9781305224414

Author:JENNINGS

Publisher:JENNINGS

Chapter11: Environmental Regulation And Sustainability

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