The land and the sea
Communities whose land is being targeted for exploration by oil and gas companies are increasingly using the courts. South Africa points to good lessons for social movements about allying with the law.
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Natalie Barefoot is a senior attorney at Earthjustice who tackles international ocean issues with the belief that legal protections should be earth-oriented, community-inspired, and respect all living beings.
Communities whose land is being targeted for exploration by oil and gas companies are increasingly using the courts. South Africa points to good lessons for social movements about allying with the law.