Expert: Can't Sue Rivers for Flooding

Environmental law expert Erika Wagner stated she cannot legally pursue a river for causing flooding, raising questions about the legal protection of vulnerable ecosystems like rivers, bogs, and glaciers. Wagner argues that nature itself possesses an inherent right to protection, suggesting a critical gap in current environmental law. This debate centers on how to effectively safeguard these sensitive environments through legal means.

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