Category: Successes

UPDATE: Success in Protecting the Mabira Forest Reserve!

In an update to our article last month, the National Association of Professional Environmentalists of Uganda was successful in pressuring the government to protect the valuable Mabira Forest Reserve from sugar cane development.

Chinese City Suspends Chemical Plant after Uproar

The city of Xiamen halted construction of a chemical plant after a citizen protest that used a text message campaign to galvanize public support.

Climate Change: Megadams and Methane–Making the Connection

Most people think of climate change as an enormous issue that can only be addressed on a global level. How can small grants of $500 or even $5,000 make a difference to such a monumental challenge? We believe local action through small grants can make a big difference. Since 2000, Greengrants has given well over […]

Climate Change: Promoting Alternatives to Incineration

Most people think of climate change as an enormous issue that can only be addressed on a global level. How can small grants of $500 or even $5,000 make a difference to such a monumental challenge? We believe local action through small grants can make a big difference. Since 2000, Greengrants has given well over […]

Victory in Mexico Against Chevron!

A huge victory for the unique plants, animals, and communities of the Baja Peninsula has been achieved: Chevron has given up plans to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) receiving terminal near the Coronado Islands, off the coast of Baja Mexico.

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