Inside Climate News: An article published by Inside Climate News highlights a groundbreaking step in Washington State with the recognition of legal rights for the Snohomish River watershed. This development follows the successful passage of Initiative 24-03 in Everett, granting nature—specifically the Snohomish River and its ecosystem—legal standing in environmental matters. This decision aligns with a growing global “rights of nature” movement aimed at protecting ecosystems by acknowledging their inherent rights.
Read More at Inside Climate News A River in Washington State Now Has Enforceable Legal Rights by Katie Surma Dec 5 2024