Tag: Healthy Communities and Ecosystems

How Ecuador’s Sarayaku People Kept Big Oil Out

Some 1,200 indigenous people make up the Sarayaku community in the Ecuadorian Amazon. In 1996, the Ecuadorian government allowed a foreign company to begin prospecting their lands for oil. The government never consulted the local people. >>Keep reading.

“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.

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