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Hi you all interested hero(ines) I would like a defination of what you mean
by hero(ines). I come from Africa and women in Africa have contributed a
lot in environmental issues. Where do you start from your defination? From
top or from grassroots level?
In message Tue, 31 Oct 1995 13:05:02 +1300,
"STEFANIE S. RIXECKER" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> Hi All!
>
> The idea of environmental hero(ines) is a good one...hmmm,
> what's the "appropriate" term--hero/heroine?? <wry grin> Also,
> are there any "criteria" for the selection process?
>
> I think Vandana Shiva is an important contributor today, academically
> =and= with regard to community activism. This is a great way to
> learn more about environmental activism AROUND THE WORLD!
>
> For instance, in the case of the Narmada Dam Project in India, a
> central figure in the resistance movement--Narmada Bachao Andolan
> (Save the Narmada Movement)--is a woman. I think her name is M.
> Madhu Suri Prakesh. Can anyone confirm this? Does anyone have
> additional women from other geographic regions to add? Nganeko
> Minhinnick from Aotearoa New Zealand is another woman who could be
> added to the "list." She's especially strong about speaking out
> against the colonization process and about encouraging future
> environmental guradianship within Aotearoa New Zealand from a Maori
> perspective.
>
> I'll keep thinking about more...Petra Kelly, Rachael Carson, and Lois
> Gibbs are definites on my list!
>
> Peace,
>
> Stefanie
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