Waste, Not Wood, Makes the Best Charcoal

by Claire Greenburger This article first appeared in the Earth Island Journal. It’s mid-morning in Uganda’s rainforest. Godliver Businge stands outside her home, full of good spirit and ready to get to work. Around her, a gathering of women steadily forms, creating a circle around an outdoor stove, as the sweet aromas of barbecue rise…

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The WEA 2023 Impact Report is Live!

DOWNLOAD THE REPORT WEA’s 2023 Impact Report tells a story of resilience, empowerment, and transformation. Last year through our concerted efforts in 11 countries working with 23,000 WEA Leaders, we reached 2.9 million people with life-saving climate solutions, provided grants to 1,416 women-led climate groups, and sequestered 725 metric tons of carbon—a testament to the…

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Huge climate win as Biden pauses polluting LNG exports

Roishetta Ozane and other advocates dedicated to protecting frontline communities along the Gulf Coast (credit: courtesy of Roishetta Ozane) LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA — On Friday, after years of grassroots organizing by community advocates, the Biden administration announced a pause on reviewing applications for new liquified natural gas (LNG) export facilities. These facilities — the majority…

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Winter Edition of the WEAvings Newsletter: Lighting the Way With You

A WEA Leader in our 2023 Women and Climate Accelerator in Tanzania, done in partnership with Bukoba Women’s Empowerment Association (BUWEA). Dear Friends, Happy Winter Solstice! As we approach the longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, we are readying ourselves to welcome back the light. Today, we’re reflecting on how inspiring it…

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Accelerating Women’s Climate Solutions in the U.S.

U.S. Women’s Earth Alliance Grassroots Accelerator The U.S. Accelerator The U.S. Grassroots Accelerator for Women Environmental Leaders was designed to catalyze the critical efforts of women leaders who have stepped forward to protect our families, communities, and ecosystems from environmental and climate threats. This Accelerator supports a diverse group of women leaders from across the…

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