fromPsychology Today1 week agoGranting Rights to Animals Doesn't Undermine Human RightsAnimals can receive legal rights and personhood through a species-membership approach without undermining human equality or rights.
fromwww.theguardian.com3 weeks agoIf the reef had a voice, it would sing': could legal personhood help the Great Barrier Reef?The Great Barrier Reef faces severe ecological decline, prompting discussions about granting it legal personhood for protection.
Environmentfromwww.theguardian.com1 month agoCould giving this pod of dolphins the same legal rights as humans help keep them safe?Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins around Jeju face dangers from discarded fishing gear and boats.
France politicsfromThe Local France2 months agoLa Belle Vie: How French cities adapt to the climate futureParis seeks to grant legal personhood to the River Seine for ecological protection, reflecting hope in a politically polarized landscape.
fromThe Local France2 months agoParis seeks personhood status for River SeineFrench authorities aim to grant the River Seine legal personhood to protect its ecosystem and allow it to defend its rights in court.
fromwww.bbc.com3 months agoInitiative to 'protect every inch' of ThamesA new initiative aims to ensure the River Thames is protected and cared for by individuals and communities.
Environmentfromwww.theguardian.com4 months agoIndigenous river campaigner from Peru wins prestigious Goldman prizeMari Luz Canaquiri Murayari led a campaign that granted legal personhood to the Maranon River, marking a significant victory for Indigenous rights.