Nature

Andreen Nicole McDonald’s Wrongful Death Case Ends in $210 Million Jury Award, But Attorney Highlights Symbolic Nature

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SAN ANTONIO, Texas – A jury has awarded a $210 million verdict in the wrongful death trial of Andreen Nicole McDonald, whose murder was featured on the television program “48 Hours.” However, the attorney for McDonald’s family believes the monetary award is mostly symbolic. Ron Salazar, co-lead plaintiffs counsel from Davis Law Firm, expressed the significance of pursuing the case despite the limited financial impact. The trial aimed to seek justice and hold those responsible accountable. The jury’s decision comes after a long legal battle to bring McDonald’s killer to justice. The details of her … Read more

Native-led Guidebook Empowers Tribal Nations to Embrace Rights of Nature Laws for Environmental Protection

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In recent years, countries such as Ecuador, New Zealand, and India have passed laws recognizing the rights of nature. This growing movement aims to protect the environment by legally acknowledging its inherent right to exist and thrive independently of human use. Now, tribal nations in the United States are taking the lead in incorporating the rights of nature into their governance structures. A newly published guidebook, titled “Guide to Rights of Nature in Indian Country,” offers strategies and resources for Indigenous communities interested in enacting laws that grant legal rights and personhood to ecosystems, landscapes, … Read more