Rights of Nature

Sustainable Pulse: Bayer-Monsanto Hit With $175M Verdict Against Roundup

Community Rights/Rights of Nature, Health, News, Rights of Nature / November 14, 2023

SUSTAINABLE pulse reports: A Philadelphia jury on Friday hit Bayer/Monsanto with a $175 million verdict in favor of a cancer patient who claimed the company failed to warn about known carcinogens in its best-selling herbicide, Roundup. Source: Environmental Health News The verdict is part of a string of nine- and 10-figure judgments against the Bayer …

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Forest Unlimited: Tuesday November 28th for Tree Ordinance and Oak Woodlands Protection

Climate, ICYMI, Rights of Nature / November 14, 2023

Forest Unlimited Supporters, There are two significant tree protection ordinances coming up before the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, November 28 for approval. One is an ordinance protecting individual trees and one is on protecting oak woodlands. The Planning Commission had hearings on them and gave their approval. We do not want to take anything for granted so please write …

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New Tree Ordinance Unveiled by Permit Sonoma

Climate, ICYMI, Rights of Nature / September 12, 2023

New Tree Ordinance Unveiled by Permit Sonoma Tree Protection Ordinance On August 3, 2023, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider updates to current tree removal regulations. After holding a public hearing, the Commission then asked staff to return on August 31 with additional provisions to strengthen the Sonoma County Tree Protection Ordinance …

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SCOTUS Ruling Opens Door to Wetlands Destruction

Bad Government, Climate, Crony Capitalism, ICYMI, Resources, Rights of Nature / August 31, 2023

The EPA Removes Federal Protections for Most of the Country’s Wetlands James Doubek/NPR “This rule spells out how the Sackett decision has undermined our ability to prevent the destruction of our nation’s wetlands, which protect drinking water, absorb floods and provide habitat for wildlife,” said Jim Murphy, the National Wildlife Federation’s director of legal advocacy. …

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Reminder: County wants input on Tree Ordinance

Climate, ICYMI, Rights of Nature / June 15, 2023

Permit Sonoma Tree Protection Survey Editor note: Survey does not have “no project” option as alternate to native tree removal. Trees play a critical role to our environment and our health. Permit Sonoma working to write a new tree protection ordinance that balances tree protection and other considerations, and we want your feedback. Your survey feedback will ensure …

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