This paper discusses the relationship between industrial development and environmental protection. The paper argues that human beings cannot solve the problems linked to the environment and the natural resources in a stagnant manner, nor can human beings achieve sustainable development in the...

Intro -- Content -- Preface -- Summary -- 1. Introduction -- 1.1 Background and motivation -- 1.2 Objectives of the report -- 1.3 The Nordic approach to chemicals regulation -- 1.4 Scope and definitions -- 1.5 Approach and outline of the report -- 2. The political economy of environmental...