…by indigenous people and local communities (vs private individuals or corporations) are more protected and less disturbed. In Peru, putting land back in the hands of indigenous communities quickly reduced…
…For example, the pollution associated with the production of many wood products, contributes to health problems of nearby residents and disproportionately affects low income communities and communities of color. The…
…Industry has targeted environmental justice communities for decades, creating a false image of bringing jobs to the communities. But these jobs come with a price tag (air pollution, asthma, cancer,…
…facilities. Demanding that this was not the type of economic development they needed, not the type of industry they wanted in their community. Community members from Richmond County NC protesting…
…Ernsting,biofuelwatch@gmail.com, Tel +44-131-6232600 (UK) Sasha Stashwick, [email protected], Tel +1 237 6685 (USA) Notes: [1] The press release is being sent by Dogwood Alliance (www.dogwoodalliance.org), Natural Resources Defense Council (www.nrdc.org), Partnership…
