Kalinichenko, V.T. Ecological policy of France.

Abstract: Just like most industrial states, France has been implementing active environmental policy merely for the last 35 years, but within that period of time much was achieved. This article by V.T. Kalinichenko is devoted to history and topical modern tendencies of the ecological policy of France. Much attention is paid to the priority sections, such as protection of the athmosphere, protection of water resources, protection of nature and landcase, waste policy, renewable energy source policy. The author also studies France’s international activities in the sphere of environmental protection.