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