From the crowing of roosters to the distinctive barnyard whiff, France’s countryside sounds and smells are now officially protected by law. The European country has recently passed a bill that protects the “sensory heritage” of its rural areas. The move came following an … [Read more...] about Sounds and smells in the French countryside are now protected by law
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Why climate change lawsuits could benefit from COVID-19 court battles
Courts have on occasion enabled massive changes in the societal structure before politicians were ready to, including school desegregation in Brown v. Board of Education and the more recent ruling on marriage equality. Moreover, judicial decisions have strength: Once the legal … [Read more...] about Why climate change lawsuits could benefit from COVID-19 court battles
Throwing food waste in the trash is now illegal in Vermont
Vermont has long been praised as one of the greenest states in the US, and rightfully so. Last year, the Green Mountain State passed into law the most comprehensive ban on single-use plastics in the US, setting a commendable standard for other states to follow. Now, in a bid … [Read more...] about Throwing food waste in the trash is now illegal in Vermont
Microjustice: Helping those who are excluded from the legal system
More than 4 billion people don’t have access to even the most basic legal protections. The microjustice movement is giving them a voice. Carmel Wroth | April 2009 issue When he was 63, Pascual Aquino Mamani fell almost 45 feet from the roof of a house he was building outside La … [Read more...] about Microjustice: Helping those who are excluded from the legal system
