This work presents the full text of the key UK environmental protection legislation as amended, including substantial parts of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and the Environment Act 1995. Each Act is accompanied by section-by-section analytical commentary provided by experts in the field. The book also includes selected secondary legislation which helps to ensure a full and correct understanding of the law. It is the fourth edition of the work previously titled The Environment Acts 1990-1995. * Handy paperback reference to the key environmental protection legislation * Section-by-section commentary clarifies the meaning of the legislation * New material in this edition includes: the Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999, the Contaminated Land (England) Regulations 2000, the Pollution Prevention and Control (England & Wales) Regulations 2000 and extracts from Circular 2/2000, Contaminated Land.