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Earth Law Center Blog
The Effort to Strengthen Ecuador’s Rights of Nature Laws
ELC has filed a proposal to better protect Ecuador’s forests from mining companies.
Meet Carla Cardenas—Environmental & Forest Expert for ELC
Carla Cardenas is an integral part of the Earth Law Center’s environmental & forest policy. Read up on her unique journey!
Documentary Review: Race to Save The World
Race To Save The World is a documentary that features the various obstacles faced by climate activists as they combat climate change in any way that they can.
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First River to Have Recognized Rights in Canada
Building on a worldwide trend of guardianship rights for nature, the Magpie River was granted legal personhood with basic rights and protections. Is it enough?
Keystone XL Canceled: Is This A Precedent for Biden’s Environmental Policy?
Biden revokes Keystone XL pipeline permits on his first day. How will his environmental policies consider the Rights of Nature? Earth Law Center weighs in.
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