The Case for LandBack: Indigenous Stewardship & Sovereignty with Gerald Torres, Professor at Yale University
On this episode of The Green Hour, we sit down with Gerald Torres, Professor of Environmental Justice and Law at Yale University, Board Chair of Earth Day, and Trustee of the Natural Resources Defense Council. In this episode, we dive into: 🌱 The crucial role of Native peoples in environmental conservation 🌍 The disproportionate impacts of climate change, pollution, and resource extraction on Native lands ⚖️ The Trump administration’s policies affecting Native communities ⛏️ The environmental, economic, and societal implications of drilling and mining on Native land 🌍 The #LandBack Movement: the return of lands and responsibilities to Indian Tribes
