Julia Talbot-JonesAustralian National University Latest articles by Julia Talbot-Jones 3 Rivers Just Became Legal 'Persons' By Erin O'Donnell, Julia Talbot-Jones published 24 March 17 Opinion New Zealand's Whanganui River and the Ganga and Yamuna Rivers in India have been given the right to "sue" over issues like pollution. The challenge now is to ensure these legal rights are enforced. Opinion Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter nowGet the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1Dinosaurs might still roam Earth if it weren't for the asteroid, study suggests2Swarm of 30 robots can 'flow like water' and harden up to support the weight of a person3Xiaomi Watch S4 smartwatch review: Affordable elegance4Our favorite table air purifier is now at its lowest-ever price, right in time for the hay fever season5'The Big One' could rock the Pacific Northwest and fuel sea-level rise and massive flooding
3 Rivers Just Became Legal 'Persons' By Erin O'Donnell, Julia Talbot-Jones published 24 March 17 Opinion New Zealand's Whanganui River and the Ganga and Yamuna Rivers in India have been given the right to "sue" over issues like pollution. The challenge now is to ensure these legal rights are enforced.
