women

Ojibwe Grandmother has walked 17,000 km to raise consciousness about water

A First Nations elder who has "walked the equivalent of half the earth's circumference" to build awareness about pollution, laws,…

7 years ago

Researcher crusades for policies to protect water: Dr. Deborah Swackhamer

An Agate Original (link below) | Dr. Deborah Swackhamer It’s March, and Deb Swackhamer recently returned to Minnesota from the…

7 years ago

Access to drinking water around the world – in five infographics

How many people have access to clean and safe water? Where do they get it from, and how much do…

7 years ago

Mahlagha Mallah: Mother of Iran’s Environment

Mahlagha Mallah, known as the “mother of Iran’s environment,” has devoted her life to raising awareness of environmental issues in…

7 years ago

Saluting Women Water Warriors

Kayapó women bathe their children in the waters of the Xingu. Photo by Glenn Switkes. In many parts of the…

7 years ago