This Saltwater Lagoon is Legally a Person. Here’s Why That Could Help it Survive.

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In an inspiring victory for environmental justice, Teresa Vicente has been awarded the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize for her relentless campaign to protect the Mar Menor, Europe’s largest saltwater lagoon. Her efforts culminated in the passage of a groundbreaking law in September 2022, which granted the lagoon unique legal rights, marking a historic moment in the Rights of Nature movement.

A Glacier for President? Iceland’s Chilling Political Campaign

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In a move that’s as refreshing as a crisp Arctic breeze, Iceland’s political scene is witnessing an unprecedented campaign: a glacier is being nominated for the presidential race. The candidate in question is Snæfellsjökull, a 700,000-year-old glacier that sits atop a volcano and is visible to half of Iceland’s population.