The water system in this country is overwhelmed, and we aren't putting enough resources towards this essential resource. We simply can't continue to survive with toxic drinking water.
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If we could begin to look at water pollution as a human rights violation, and we could begin to look at criminal aspects of this, I think that could be a game changer for many companies who want to not be forthwith and think that they can just hold off in a lawsuit for 10 years, and in the meantime, people are still being poisoned.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Viewing water pollution as a human rights issue can lead to significant changes in corporate responsibility.
Erin Brockovich emphasizes that recognizing water pollution as a violation of human rights could fundamentally alter how companies approach environmental responsibility. By framing pollution in terms of human rights and legal consequences, it could motivate companies to act more swiftly and responsibly rather than delaying action through legal maneuvers.
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WaterPollutionHuman RightsCorporate ResponsibilityEnvironment
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about environmental law, I would reference this quote to stress the urgency of addressing water pollution as a rights violation.
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