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Why lakes and rivers should have the same rights as humans | Kelsey Leonard

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Rethinking Legal Personhood: Granting Rights to Nature

This chapter delves into the idea of granting legal personhood to natural entities like rivers and lakes, advocating for their protection akin to corporate rights. It highlights the moral implications of such recognition and the need for a paradigm shift towards environmental stewardship in light of the global water crisis.

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