Could legal 'personhood' help save Lough Neagh?
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Rights of Nature legal framework could grant Lough Neagh the same legal protections as a person, offering a novel approach to environmental conservation through law.
Legal status alone does not automatically reverse environmental damage; implementation and enforcement remain separate steps. But that said, the rights of nature movement is gaining traction as an effective path to conservation and preservation.
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