Posted on Feb 1, 2021

Kelsey Leonard: What If Lakes And Rivers Had Legal Rights?

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Water is life. Yet in the eyes of the law, it remains largely unprotected. Legal scholar Kelsey Leonard says granting water bodies legal personhood can transform how we value this vital resource.

Kelsey Leonard: What If Lakes And Rivers Had Legal Rights?

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Kelsey Leonard: What If Lakes And Rivers Had Legal Rights?

Kelsey Leonard: What If Lakes And Rivers Had Legal Rights?

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