Environmental damage under the definition would include “the earth, its biosphere, cryosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere, as well as outer space.” One well-known example is the negative long-term effects of Agent Orange, an herbicide that was used during the Vietnam War decades ago that has proven to be the culprit of health outcomes and has even caused birth defects.
Corporate CEOs that are responsible? Punish them. Will it be a deterrent? We'll have to make it one.
First on the block: Chevron.
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