Communities rise against toxic polluters in South Africa’s Vaal Triangle
Black communities affected by environmental toxins fight back against the corporations damaging their children’s health.
VOA profiles Winnie Asiti
Winnie Asiti, our Next Generation Climate Board advisor in Kenya, is profiled in VOA (Voice of America): “A young Kenyan is part of a fast-moving low cost-movement that is tackling the impact of global warming at the local level. Winnie Asiti is a board member comprised of young climate leaders that distribute small-scale grants to young, […]
First Solar partners with Global Greengrants for clean water and energy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Announcing a unique clean energy and water partnership Global Greengrants and First Solar give grants to community-led environmental projects (BOULDER, Colo) – April 22, 2015 – In honor of Earth Day, Global Greengrants Fund announces its partnership with First Solar Corporate Charitable Fund of the Toledo Community Foundation […]
Shell oil to pay $84M for pollution in the Niger Delta
Shell has agreed to pay $84 million for two oil spills in the Niger Delta community of Bodo. A step in the right direction or a paltry sum in comparison with the devastation big oil is wreaking? It’s both.
Mandela and Environmental Justice: When you have an advocate in the highest office of the land
Right now, the world is celebrating Nelson Mandela and learning from the way he lived his life. In that spirit, we wanted to share with you a story about Mandela that you probably haven’t heard before. ..