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Quebec Town Recognizes Trees as Sentient Beings with Rights
A small town in Quebec, Canada, has officially recognized trees as sentient living beings with their own rights. This groundbreaking decision highlights the town's commitment to environmental protection and acknowledges trees as vital allies.
22 Jun, 05:46 — 22 Jun, 17:16
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The IndependentMostly Factual64d ago
Canadian town officially recognizes trees as living beings with rights: ‘Our biggest ally’
The move was inspired by Quebec filmmaker André Desrocher who said ‘a tree is like a human being’
By Owen Scott
Read full article →national-postMostly Factual64d ago
Quebec town officially recognizes trees as sentient living beings with their own rights
The decision by the Municipality of Terrasse-Vaudreuil was inspired by a film screening
By Ellie Hutchings
Read full article →ndtvMostly Factual64d ago
Small Canadian Town Recognises Trees As Living Beings With Rights
Terrasse-Vaudreuil adopts a resolution supporting the Universal Declaration of the Rights of the Tree.
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First report: ndtv · 22 Jun, 05:46|Full coverage: 3 · 12h|Window: 12h
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