Nature’s Rights

Argue whether or not nature should have legal rights.

Some argue that rivers, forests, and even entire ecosystems should be granted legal rights, similar to those of personhood, to protect them from degradation. With this writing prompt, formulate your opinion on whether nature should be assigned these rights and what potential implications – both positive and negative – this could have. Think about potential impacts to business operations, government responsibilities, and even our philosophical perspective on our relationship with nature.