Archive for 2012
What’s a Bund? Innovative water conservation in India
Apr 30, 2012
In rural India, small stone dams, known as bunds, help conserve soil and water and enable families to grow two crops of rice and chickpeas each planting season instead of one. Read more
Local action for clean water, with the help of Aveda
Apr 30, 2012
Local groups can be the most powerful advocates for change, from protecting our rivers, lakes, and water tables to changing wasteful and polluting practices to improving access for poor and rural families. Read more
“How easy and important it is to live with nature”
Apr 20, 2012
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. Read more
Japan Tsunami: Local efforts continue a year later
Mar 29, 2012
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. Read more
Armenian Women’s Group Sheds Light on Unseen Toxic Reality
Mar 27, 2012
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. Read more
Uganda: Women Tackle Climate Change, Energy, Food, and More
Mar 27, 2012
A single project has had an enormous impact on communities in rural Uganda. Environmental, social, and economic realities have improved, along with dozens of lives. Read more
Working Towards Water Justice
Mar 22, 2012
Millions live without the safe, accessible water they need for drinking and food production. Improving this reality is no easy task, and protecting and improving access to clean water requires a holistic approach. The answer: local action. Read more
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: How Women’s Voices Can Improve the Environment
Mar 8, 2012
In every corner of the world, women are protecting the environment and building better lives for themselves and their families. In our pursuit of environmental sustainability and social justice, Global Greengrants Fund is supporting their efforts. Read more
Factory Labor Conditions: A grantee holds companies accountable for environmental health
Feb 29, 2012
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. Read more
WHAT IS ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH?
Feb 29, 2012
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. Read more