The New Law of Mother Earth in Bolivia

Bolivian president Evo Morales just took a bold stance against harming mother nature with a new piece of legislation. Bolivia is set to pass ‘The Law of Mother Earth’, which “establishes a new relationship between man and nature.” The new law is rooted in indigenous Andean beliefs, and puts all living things (plants, animals, humans, etc.) on the same level.

Essentially, the law gives ALL living organisms equal rights—the right to clean air and water, the right to not have cellular structure genetically modified—you get the idea. While it’s unclear as to how this law will be enforced, its mere presence raises awareness of important issues like climate change, and will hopefully inspire people to respect the earth they inhabit.

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