News & Resources: ‘Health’
Poisoned by Pesticides in Pakistan
Nov 10, 2011
Pesticide use is in Pakistan is 14 times higher than in countries like neighboring India, but many farmers and families aren't even aware of the hazards. Read more
China Board Welcomes New Advisor
Dec 22, 2009
We are pleased to welcome Qu Dong to Greengrants’ China Advisory Board. Read more
Woodrow Wilson Center’s China Environment Series 10
Aug 27, 2009
Several Greengrants grantees contributed to, or are featured in, the Woodrow Wilson Center's China Environment Series 10. Read more
Moses Kambou Joins Greengrants Network
Jun 24, 2009
We are pleased to welcome Moses Kambou to the Greengrants West Africa Advisory Board. Moses is the Executive Director of the Organization for Capacity Building for Community Development (ORCADE) and a Professor of Languages, Arts and Communications at the University of Ouagadougou. Read more
Landmark Case against Texaco for Amazon Pollution Nears End
May 21, 2009
Sixteen years after the lawsuit was first filed by Ecuadoran residents of the Amazon rainforest against Texaco---now owned by Chevron---for polluting their lands and waters, the end is finally in sight. At stake is the largest damages award for an environmental case in history---more than $27 billion. Read more
Negative Impacts of Tree Plantations on Women
Mar 24, 2009
Greengrants Global Advisor, Friends of the Earth International (FOEI), and grantee, World Rainforest Movement, released a report in March detailing the impacts of monoculture tree plantations on women. See press release below. Read more
New Zimbabwean Advisor, Mutuso Dhliwayo
Feb 25, 2009
In 2008, Mutuso Dhliwayo joined the Greengrants Southern Africa Advisory Board, filling the vacancy left by former Zimbabwean advisor, Leonard Maveneka. Read more
Nigerian Government Misses Ban on Gas Flaring Deadline
Feb 25, 2009
In spite of regulations banning gas flaring for more than a quarter of a century, the Nigerian government has yet to implement such policies effectively. January 1st marked the passing of yet another deadline. Read more
National Geographic Highlights Gold Mining Impacts
Jan 29, 2009
National Geographic's January issue highlights "The Real Price of Gold", bringing focus to the disastrous impacts of gold mining on communities around the world. The article focuses Peru, Indonesia, and Ghana and provides a compelling look into the high costs of gold for both people and the environment. Read more
Proactive Activism
Nov 24, 2008
In countries around the world, from Ecuador to Russia to Nigeria, Global Greengrants Fund is working to support community-based groups in their efforts to resist the negative socio-environmental impacts of extractive industries. Read more