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How Frontline Activism Succeeded at Standing Rock

How Frontline Activism Succeeded at Standing Rock

On December 4, 2016, the US Army Corps of Engineers said it would reconsider the Dakota Access Pipeline route. This announcement was met with celebration by those who had been working for months to stop the pipeline, and years to advocate for indigenous rights. Trish Weber talks about the groups on the ground who made this cautious victory possible.

Stand with Planned Parenthood

Stand with Planned Parenthood

No group does more to reduce unintended pregnancy than Planned Parenthood, says Rachel’s Network Member Janet Miller. Anyone who believes in providing women with high-quality reproductive health care — and who supports eliminating the need for abortion in the first place — should insist that Planned Parenthood remain funded.

Lake Tahoe Does Citizen Science with the Pipe Keepers

Lake Tahoe Does Citizen Science with the Pipe Keepers

Fixing Lake Tahoe’s stormwater pollution problem will take both science and political will. The League to Save Lake Tahoe’s citizen science program “Pipe Keepers” is helping on both fronts. Pipe Keepers volunteers are building a rich dataset that the League shares with local agencies and Tahoe researchers to better understand the problem.

Rachel’s Network and Ashoka Announce New Fellow Angelou Ezeilo

Rachel’s Network and Ashoka Announce New Fellow Angelou Ezeilo

We are proud to announce the second Ashoka Fellow sponsored by Rachel’s Network: Angelou Ezeilo. Through her organization, the Greening Youth Foundation, Angelou is working to change the face of conservation in the United States and help young people of color find meaningful careers in conservation.

Rachel’s Network Highlights Solutions in Portland, Oregon

Rachel’s Network Highlights Solutions in Portland, Oregon

With more than half of the world’s population living in urban areas (and growing), addressing sustainability in our cities is a crucial undertaking. One city facing this challenge head-on is Portland, Oregon. From its renowned bike culture and green buildings, to its park system and green infrastructure, the city serves as a showcase for innovation in sustainable planning. Rachel’s Network traveled there in October for our Fall Retreat to hear from experts on the exciting solutions being developed in the region.

Heeding the Canary in the Coal Mine on Climate Change

Heeding the Canary in the Coal Mine on Climate Change

Scientists with the National Audubon Society have found that of the nearly 600 bird species that call North America home, over half are already threatened by climate change. Thankfully, says Audubon Washington’s Executive Director Gail Gatton, there’s a policy prescription that economists, environmentalists, and scientists all agree will make a huge difference: putting an effective price on carbon emissions. Gail shares how her organization is getting out the climate vote in Washington State.

Conservation Success in the Congo Basin

Conservation Success in the Congo Basin

Rainforest Trust supports passionate conservation partners around the world who dedicate their lives to protecting threatened species and the habitats that are their homes. Two inspiring partners are Terese and John Hart, who work in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and who, with support from Rainforest Trust, played a key role in the recent declaration of the new Lomami National Park.

Women Leading us to a Toxic-Free Future

Women Leading us to a Toxic-Free Future

Since 1995, Women’s Voices for the Earth has been amplifying women’s voices to eliminate the toxic chemicals that harm our health and communities. Executive Director Erin Switalski explains how their network of advocates has moved some of the country’s largest companies.

Rachel’s Network Welcomes New President Fern Shepard

Rachel’s Network Welcomes New President Fern Shepard

Under Fern’s leadership, Rachel’s Network is well-positioned to make a difference on the vital issues supported by its members. She looks forward to fulfilling our mission of supporting women as impassioned leaders and agents of change dedicated to the stewardship of the Earth.

Celebrating America—and Building a Diverse Legacy for the Future

Celebrating America—and Building a Diverse Legacy for the Future

This past spring, National Parks Conservation Association celebrated a long-awaited victory when President Obama designated the Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument as our nation’s newest national park site. NPCA President & CEO Theresa Pierno explains the significance of the monument and others like it in documenting historic movements for justice.

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