Women Saving the Planet: Achala Abeysinghe of Sri Lanka
Abeysinghe, among other things, is the principal researcher at the International Institute for Environment and Development.
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Issue #55: March/April 2017
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Women Saving the Planet: Lidy Nacpil of the Philippines
The veteran civil-society advocate came of political age under the Marcos régime in the Philippines. Today she’s one of the busiest organizers in the world.
Since We Last Spoke: Inmates From Across the Country Have Been Going on Strike — Why?
Updates to stories from the Pacific Standard archive.
Women Saving the Planet: Christiana Figueres of Costa Rica
The former executive secretary of the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change sees women as the solution to climate change, rather than victims.
Women Saving the Planet: Kayla DeVault, Advocating for Navajo Nation
The scholar and indigenous activist explains how tribal communities can help solve the energy crisis.
A Mother and Transgender Son Pick Up the Pieces
At the Broken Places: A Mother and Trans Son Pick Up the PiecesMary Collins & Donald CollinsBeacon Press…
The Women on the Front Lines of Climate Change
Women around the globe are disproportionately affected by climate change, but this gives them an edge in preparing for an uncertain future.
Field Notes: Looking Down on the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach, California: A scene from 2,000 feet above the Port of Long Beach, where officials say they handle the transport of $180 billion worth of goods each year.
Seed Librarians Are Fighting to Protect the U.S.’s Resilient and Diverse Food System
How seed libraries are fighting against agricultural giants to increase genetic diversity in our crops.
India’s First Transgender Band Is Fighting Prejudice One Song at a Time
And Bollywood may just be the perfect platform.