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Short Stuff: Lake Erie's Rights

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Rights of Nature: A Movement from Toledo

This chapter explores a groundbreaking initiative from Toledo aimed at granting legal rights to nature, particularly ecosystems like Lake Erie. It covers the historical context, including Ecuador's constitutional recognition of nature's rights and the local response to environmental crises, highlighting the urgent need to hold industries accountable for ecological harm.

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