Goldman Environmental Prize Winners 2018
“…for sustained and significant efforts to protect and enhance the natural environment, often at great personal risk.” The Goldman Environmental Prize — 29 years, 188 recipients, 87 countries — lauds […]
Category Archives: Heroes
Book World Part I 2012-2017
In the world of books, there are years that yield harvests of brilliant writing ( as well as photography and illustration) shaped into works that inform, touch and inspire us. […]
Coming: Books A 5 Year Lineup
Out of the 200+ books that have appeared in Green News Update over the past 5 years, several dozen are incredible winners – beautifully written, well researched, capturing our hearts […]
Our 5th Anniversary 10 Great People
We’re celebrating 10 exceptional people – ranging in age from their 40’s to their 80’s –who’ve appeared in Green News Update stories in the past 5 years: Their talent, creativity […]
Green News Update: 5th Anniversary
Green News Update celebrates its 5th anniversary this month – with special access to some of our favorite stories and most interesting people since our start-up. We’ve taken you around […]
Rare: Creatures of Photo Ark Debuts July 18
A three-part documentary Rare: Creatures of the Photo Ark, with photographer and conservationist Joel Sartore, will be broadcast in July and early August on PBS (public televisions) stations throughout […]
My Earth Heroes: Himalayan Cataract Project
Four million people have eyesight today thanks to two inspired eye surgeons , who restored their vision and trained others to do the same surgical procedure. Dr. Sanduk Ruit and […]
My Earth Hero(es): Goldman Prize 2017
The Goldman Environmental Prize for 2017 — honoring grassroots environmental heroes from the world’s six inhabited continental regions: Africa, Asia, Europe, Islands & Island Nations, North America, and South & […]
My Earth Hero: Neil DeGrasse Tyson Listen Up!
One of the world’s smartest and most popular scientists — check him out (below) on Twitter — Neil DeGrasse Tyson has issued a four-minute video to Americans about the future […]
My Earth Hero: “Canopy Meg” Lowman
“Canopy Meg” Lowman is a world-class scientist – and climber – who has spent years in the canopy of tropical forests, discovering new species and how to adapt to life […]
