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Rola Unii Europejskiej w przeciwdziałaniu skutkom katastrof naturalnych
The role of the European Union in counteracting the results of natural disasters

Author(s): Zbigniew Piepiora
Subject(s): Economy
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Ekonomicznego we Wrocławiu
Keywords: natural disaster; effects; counteraction; Europe; the European Union

Summary/Abstract: This article describes the role which is played by the European Union in counteracting the negative results of natural disasters. In the first part of the article, the author presents the occurrence of natural disasters and their influence on the environment. Next there is described the international cooperation of the European Union states in the field of counteracting the results of natural disasters in Europe.

  • Issue Year: 2011
  • Issue No: 16
  • Page Range: 412-422
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: Polish
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