On The System Of Punitive Damages For Environmental Tort

With the development of the economy,Along with the social improvement of living standards,Also because of such as the frequent environmental problem such as fog,People began to be aware of their own living environment which is facing serious challenges,Today's environmental tort events frequently occur,Environmental civil liability shall be investigated for is not in place,Traditional for the compensatory principle of environmental civil liability can not take into account both compensation,punishment and containment,Therefore we need to build a strong punitive damages system to meet the needs of the society.This paper summarizes the current environmental problems and the judicial practice in environmental tort litigation from the current situation of environment and the characteristics of environmental infringement in China.Through the comparative analysis of the advantages of punitive damages system and other legal areas in China's judicial practice,Come to solve the current environmental problems in China,To achieve economic and social sustainable development,It is extremely urgent to construct a punitive damages system for environmental infringement.