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ABSTRACTAs political tools to further human rights, formal state apologies function partly as promises to the future generations of both parties to carry forward the respectful relationship the apology (re)establishes. In this sense, apologies logically resemble rights as well, since all rights, and especially environmental rights, are very future-oriented things. This article explores the value of viewing environmental human rights essentially as formal apologies to future generations, thereby granting legal recognition (including standing) and political clout to the environmental rights of future generations.
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