2020 is a year that will go down in history. From the COVID-19 pandemic to a global reckoning on racial justice, ongoing natural disasters to mass political mobilizations worldwide, there’s no question that it’s been a tough year for the world. Yet, despite it all, the ongoing efforts of grassroots activists on the frontlines of […]
How a grassroots movement helped end plans for one of the most carbon-intensive coal power stations on earth On November 17th, major investors abandoned the Thabametsi coal plant in South Africa: a 557 megawatt power station which would have caused extensive damage to the climate, local people, and scarce water sources in South Africa’s arid […]
Congratulations to the 2020 Goldman Environmental Prize winners! The Goldman Environmental Prize is the world’s foremost award honoring grassroots environmental activists and their extraordinary efforts to protect and enhance the natural world. This year, we are especially thrilled to see three Global Greengrants Fund grantees on the list: Chibeze Ezekiel, Nemonte Nenquimo, and Paul Sein […]
My Journey as an Environmentalist of Colour To me, the physical environment is a formidable yet incredibly beautiful place, giving life and refuge to the animals and humans that depend on it. So when I first found out about climate change and the impending threat it poses to all living beings, I knew I had […]
Over the weekend, Joe Biden was announced as the new President-elect of the United States of America, and Kamala Harris as the first woman, Black woman, and South Indian-American, as Vice President. This was a monumental moment in the history of the United States, with many ramifications for the broader world. After four years of […]
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