Public Trust Doctrine requires governments to protect our oceans!

The Ecologist
Mar 9, 2016, 11:17 am31 pts
A legal principle dating from Roman times is ripe for use in protecting our waste-filled and over-exploited seas and oceans, writes Deb Wright. Under the 'Public Trust Doctrine' governments are entrusted to protect shared natural resources from abuse, and can be held accountable for neglect of their duties.

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