What’s a Bund? Innovative water conservation in India
In rural India, small stone dams, known as bunds, help conserve soil and water and enable families to grow two crops of rice and chickpeas each planting season instead of one.
Local action for clean water, with the help of Aveda
Local groups can be the most powerful advocates for change, from protecting our rivers, lakes, and water tables to changing wasteful and polluting practices to improving access for poor and rural families.
“How easy and important it is to live with nature”
A Brazilian couple stops bomb fishing, protects a coastal ecosystem, and fosters a new generation of environmentalists. This Earth Day, let’s celebrate local action.
Japan Tsunami: Local efforts continue a year later
Over the past year, grassroots groups have led recovery efforts to help those affected by the disaster. Looking forward, these local organizations are pushing for a nuclear-free energy future.
Armenian Women’s Group Sheds Light on Unseen Toxic Reality
One of the sunniest places on Earth, the Ararat Valley in western Armenia is a verdant basin with a hidden dark side. Decades of heavy pesticide use has left DDT to permeate into the country’s soil, water, and farmers’ markets.