Does the Planet, or any of its Parts Have Rights? Can we sue someone for violating those rights? Can we demand writs of mandamus against those who do not fulfill their duties to protect? The following article is from the Canadian Environmental Law Association covering a number of current events in Canadian environmental jurisprudence. CELA […]
Are We Protected? See the new UN Status Report
The World Now Protects 15% of Its Land, but Crucial Biodiversity Zones Left OutSat, Sep 3, 2016 – Close to 15% of the Earth’s land and 12% of its territorial waters are covered by national parks and other protected areas. – Coverage of marine protected areas more than quadrupled in the last decade. – Eight […]