Water Scarcity
Why It Matters
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The Problem Is the Law of the River
Environmental personhood suggests that natural entities like lakes and rivers should have the legal right to resist alteration in a court of law. The idea turns western notions of property rights on their head, but it has growing momentum around the world. Advocates say it's one of the best ways to protect threatened waterways and other natural features.
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