Heinz Family Foundation Names Founders of Women’s Earth Alliance Recipients of the 29th Heinz Awards

Amira Diamond (left) and Melinda Kramer (right), Co-Founders and Co-Executive Directors of Women’s Earth Alliance. Photo Credit: Joshua Franzos PITTSBURGH, September 17, 2024 — The Heinz Family Foundation today named Amira Diamond and Melinda Kramer recipients of the prestigious 29th Heinz Award for the Environment. Amira Diamond and Melinda Kramer receive the Heinz Award for…

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Sunflowers as a Natural Solution to Detoxify Soil and Air in Los Angeles

This article was originally published by Seeds of Carver. Research by Dr. Rahseeda Hawk, written by Ayana Hawk   At the Seeds of Carver Urban Farm Collective, we spend our time researching bioremediation methods to naturally detoxify the soil and air in Los Angeles. Pollution in urban areas takes a heavy toll on our health…

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Historic Land Back Victory: West Berkeley Shellmound Returns to Lisjan Nation

After years of struggle, the sacred West Berkeley Shellmound has been protected! Guided by Corrina Gould, Chairperson of the Confederated Villages of Lisjan Nation and Co-Founder of the Sogorea Te’ Land Trust, thousands of activists and allies came together and worked with the City of Berkeley to gain title to the land. This month, by…

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