“The law in the United States, in every jurisdiction until about 1876, was that if a factory put smoke into the air, even one day a year, and it got onto a neighbor's property, the neighbor had the right to enjoin to close down the factory, and the courts had no choice but to do that.”
Quote by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
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Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., born January 17, 1954, is an American environmental lawyer, activist, and radio host. He is the son of former U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy and nephew of President John F. Kennedy. He founded Waterkeeper Alliance, a global environmental organization, and hosts a political commentary show on Sirius XM radio. He gained prominence through his environmental advocacy work and has become a controversial figure due to his political views. more