How can humanity better respect the environment?
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About the video: ‘How can humanity better respect the environment?’
Michael Meacher MP addresses the theme of environmental governance. He begins by talking about the fragile nature of our Earth’s biosphere, with particular reference to James Lovelock’s Gaia Theory. Noting that industry is one of the largest polluting sectors, he explains how a new system of legislation is needed to hold large corporations accountable for environmental crimes. He closes by suggesting that perhaps the time has come for a World Environment Court, armed with similar powers to those of the WTO – one that has the authority to issue deterrent fines.
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Filmed: London, UK on 31 March 2004
Credits: Interviewer - Marcus Morrell Camera - Petica Watson Editor - Marcus Morrell
Copyright © 2004 Big Picture TV
About Michael Meacher
British politician Michael Meacher MP is the former Minister for the Environment (1997-2003). He is the Labour Member of Parliament for Oldham West and Royton since 1970. His other affiliations include membership of UNISON, The Fabian Society, SERA and the Child Poverty Action Group.
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