Legislation and Control of Gas Emission in Nigeria and South Africa

This book investigates the environmental legislation of South Africa and Nigeria as tools for control of gas emission within the context of the universal morality of environmental protection and principles of sustainable development. The over reliance of the two countries on production of primary energy sources like coal and petrol chemicals and other fossils is revealed among others as major sources of gas emission in the two countries. It highlights the other side of industrial activities - the devastating effect on health, community and the natural environment of the release of noxious gases from oil production activities. The gas emission situations in Niger Delta (Nigeria) and south Durban (South Africa) provide a common basis for the work. The frameworks for control of emission in the two countries are examined. This involves identification and review of International and regional agreements, soft laws, constitutions and domestic legislation considered applicable to control of gas emission and air quality management in the two countries. The Book found that despite available international and domestic frameworks, gas emission remains a major challenge in the two countries.