We have had this thing going on for several years where we kept asking each other questions by singing lines from famous songs. I don't remember when we started or how we started, but ever since it seems to have become our thing. And now when you're sick, I don't know how to cope or how to even approach you. So I did the only thing left in my power. You're tucked into bed, breathing with deep rattles. Can I lay by your side? Your nod was the confirmation I needed before I lay down beside you. And I looked a ...

"We need a 40-year plan that can ensure that our movement... [will survive] beyond administrations," Dr. Robert D. Bullard, Founding Director of Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice at Texas Southern University, said at the #ForbesSustainabilityLeaders Summit. https://t.co/zjUbg1wFjP ...

Climate Change Impact & Legal Action - Climate change poses an existential threat to the Saibby community, predicting less than 30 years of habitability on Saibby Island [1] - A class action lawsuit has been filed against the Australian government for failing to protect the Torres Strait Islanders from climate change effects [5] - The lawsuit aims to establish a legal precedent requiring the government to accelerate climate pollution reduction efforts [7] Indigenous Knowledge & Western Legal Systems - Indigenous law emphasizes interconnectedness, contrasting with the Western legal system's focus on ownership and individual rights [8][9] - The Grata Fund supports strategic litigation to amplify community voices in courts and corridors of power, bridging the gap between Western and Indigenous legal systems [14] - The court held hearings on country, deviating from traditional courtroom settings, to directly engage with the community and acknowledge First Nations wisdom [22][23] Cultural Preservation & Climate Justice - Climate change is viewed as a form of cultural genocide, threatening the identity, culture, and knowledge systems of the Torres Strait Islanders [25] - The speakers advocate for a deeper relationship between Western and Indigenous ways of knowing to address climate challenges effectively [20] - The ultimate goal extends beyond winning the court case, aiming to build a bridge between knowledge systems and foster mutual respect and understanding [19]