Why rivers need human rights
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Granting Rights to Rivers: A Move Towards Conservation
This chapter examines the historic decision by a Hampshire council to grant personhood rights to the River Test, aiming to protect its natural flow and combat pollution. It discusses the broader implications for river conservation in England, highlighting the urgent issue of water pollution and the need for legal recognition of nature's rights. The chapter also reviews local activism and recent legislative measures aimed at improving water quality, reflecting a growing public concern for environmental sustainability.
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