Exploring Private Legal Action Against Companies for Environmental Violations

This is the final installment of our series, Using the Law to Make the Permanent Changes We Seek, and it is a doozy.

Our guest for this final episode is highly respected environmental justice and human rights lawyer, Rebecca Bratspies. With her extensive experience as the founding director of the Centre for Urban Environmental Reform, her award-winning authorship, and her role as a college professor at the City University of New York School of Law, Rebecca is the go-to expert on the fundamental human right to live in a healthy environment. Connect with her on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to stay updated on her work. 

🔍 A Blunt Question, A Bright Answer In this episode, I ask the million-dollar question. As an individual or an executive, how can you take legal action against environmental wrongs? Rebecca unveils the private attorney general provision – a legal lifeline for the planet, allowing you to stand in the government's shoes and champion environmental justice.

💼 Balancing Act: Economy and Ecology We delve into the delicate dance between economic interests and environmental protection. Rebecca sheds light on one specific way -- the support systems for legal warriors and the evolving corporate landscape that's slowly embracing a more sustainable, multi-bottom-line approach.

🌐 A New Vision for a Greener Tomorrow What changes does a luminary like Rebecca yearn to see? Imagine a world bound by a global tax agreement, unified pollution and carbon standards, and a political sphere free from corporate influence. It's a future that's not only possible but profitable, with green investments paving the way for a sustainable business revolution.

🌟 A Message of Hope and Action As we wrap up this series, I'm grateful for the insights shared and the progress we're witnessing in environmental law. Remember, whether you're a business owner, a leader, an employee, or a concerned citizen, powerful avenues DO exist for you to make a difference.

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