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How the nature of environmental law is changing in defense of the planet and the climate

  • Written by Dana Zartner, Professor of International Studies, University of San Francisco
How the nature of environmental law is changing in defense of the planet and the climateA 2017 New Zealand law recognizes inherent rights of the Whanganui River. Jason Pratt, CC BY-SA

While the dangerous effects of climate change continue to worsen, legal efforts to address a range of environmental issues are also on the rise.

Headlines across the globe tout many of these legal actions: South Korea’s Climate Law Violates Rights...

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