Goldman Environmental Prizes for the Americas; Sharp Rise in Environmentalists Being Killed

(Before It's News)

To Defend the Environment, Support Social Movements Like COPINH. The 2015 Goldman Environmental Prize for Central and South America has been awarded to Berta Cáceres, an indigenous Honduran woman.

Sharp Rise In Environmental Activists Being Killed. Environmental activists are being killed in record numbers, with at least 116 deaths reported last year, according to a report.

Xeni Gwet’in Mining Activist Wins Goldman Environmental Prize: Marilyn Baptiste of British Columbia, Canada for her work to stop Taseko Mines’ proposed Prosperity gold and copper mine.

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