“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.
Factory Labor Conditions: A grantee holds companies accountable for environmental health
Over the past year, this local group has focused on improving the labor conditions of workers in Mexico’s electronic industry. Their strategy is to reduce exposure to toxic substances, advocate for workers’ rights, and unite affected communities into a common voice.
WHAT IS ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH?
It intersects nearly every other area of environmental work, especially from an international perspective. It’s about the way our actions affect the environment, and how those changes impact our ecosystems and our own wellbeing.