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Article: 2001 Goldman Prize. (Awards).
- Article from:
- Environmental Health Perspectives
- Article date:
- October 1, 2001
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The Goldman Environmental Prize is awarded annually to environmental grassroots heroes from around the world. At $125,000, the Goldman Prize is the world's largest award for environmental activists. Its recipients have taken on a diverse range of issues, from stopping toxic industries in communities to helping indigenous peoples preserve their environments and traditional ways of life. The prize money allows the winners to continue their work and expand public awareness of environmental crises.
This year's winners are Jane Akre and Steve Wilson from North America, Eugene Rutagarama from Africa, Oscar Olivera from South America, Giorgos Catsadorakis and Myrsini ...