Terri Swearingen Is a winner of the Goldman Environmental prize as a result of her goal to shutdown Waste Technologies Industries toxic incinerator, which burns 350 million pounds of hazardous wastes per year and just happens to be 1100 feet from an elementary school. Women in India Act on environmental protection on earth, air and water issues. Women in U.S. Progressive Conservation Movement Served as environmental protectors in the early 20th century. Were instrumental in the protection of forests and rivers, among other issues. Role was largely forgotten in the historical record.
Indigenous women are instrumental in managing and protecting woodland areas.
Women of Color Instrumental in toxic waste disposal issues. Women of Sri Lanka Women redesigned lives in the midst of war.