Stories & Updates

In wake of military toxic waste issue, Sivuqaq residents to lobby in D.C. for cleanup

A delegation of Sivuqaq (also known as St. Lawrence Island) Yupik residents plan to lobby in Washington, D.C. the week of March 10-14 for removal of toxic wastes left by military installations that have caused serious harm to people and wildlife on their island home. 

 

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Journal Profile: PODER’s Almanza has a lifetime of East Austin advocacy

She isn’t afraid to challenge big businesses, but she says she’s not opposed to growth

 

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Workforce development goes green at nonprofit Green Door Initiative

More than 30 years ago, Detroiter Donele Wilkins began working to make “environmental justice” a local household phrase.

 

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