Freedom of speech wins out over pesticide makers in India!
Pesticide manufacturer vs. local activists: Who is more likely to come out on top?
Indigenous Rights Activist, Grantee, Faces Unfair Deportation from Peru
Paul McAuley, a British missionary who has worked tirelessly on behalf of Amazonian communities facing invasive oil and gas development, has been accused of ‘inciting unrest’ by the Peruvian government – an offense that has threatened expulsion from his home of more than 20 years.
A New Ally to Push for Justice in ‘Africa’s Most Toxic Place’
Peter Sinkamba is a passionate and accomplished advocate for social and environmental justice in mining-affected communities. He joined the Southern Africa Advisory Board in May 2010.
Grantee Brings Changes, Hope to Southern India
“We all have important values and ideas, things we care about and want to share. Sometimes we feel our ideas can even change the world, and we want to let other people know how they can join in and make all our lives better.” Such is the belief of Thanal, an environmental group based in […]
Recovering from the Gulf Oil Spill: An Opportunity to Learn from Global Movements
As I watch the oil gush from the underwater well, I am struck by the breadth and the depth of its toll on Gulf Coast communities and ecosystems, and by the impotence of those with the responsibility and resources to do something about it. Even more frustrating is that it’s a story I’ve heard many times before.