"The rights of nature movement is needed now more than ever, especially if we hope to ensure the well-being of Earth's species and ecosystems for this, and future, generations. David Boyd compellingly helps to chart that journey." - Terry Tamminen, CEO of the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation
"This is a real-life legal thriller. Imagine constitutions and laws acknowledging that rivers and ecosystems have rights and cannot be owned by humans. Envision judges recognizing that sentient animals are 'legal persons' and should no longer be regarded as property. Leading environmental lawyer David Boyd takes us on a trip around the world to look at these stunning shifts in humanity's relationship with nature. A pioneering work." - David Suzuki, award-winning scientist, environmentalist, and broadcaster
"David Boyd's new book explores one of the most ground-breaking legal ideas of our time. His stories about courageous people, remarkable laws, visionary lawsuits, and precedent setting court decisions are inspiring and welcome." - Devon Page, Executive Director, Ecojustice
"Changing our laws to better reflect that laws of nature may be the only way to save the planet. David Boyd has written a brilliant call to arms to get behind a movement whose time has (finally, thankfully) come." - Maude Barlow, author of Boiling Point
"At once a fascinating history and a spirited call-to-arms, The Rights of Nature provides a vital dose of optimism in this age of environmental woe. Filled with stories of crusading lawyers, pugnacious civilians, and (yes!) enlightened world leaders, David R. Boyd's work illustrates how good intentions can change the world, but only when backed by the full clout of the law. It deserves a place on every concerned citizen's bookshelf." - Andrew Westoll, author of The Chimps of Fauna Sanctuary
