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ELAW Wins David vs. Goliath
ELAW Wins David vs. Goliath U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge Thomas Coffin ruled that Chevron has made "unduly burdensome" demands for information from ELAW.
November 30, 2011
U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge Thomas Coffin ruled that Chevron has made "unduly burdensome" demands for information from ELAW. Chevron has been pursuing information from ELAW to avoid paying an $18 billion judgment awarded by a court in Ecuador for damages caused by oil operations in that country.
Chevron is one of the largest corporations in the world. Judge Coffin ruled that Chevron meant to harass ELAW, and ordered Chevron to pay ELAW's fees and costs.
Recycling message goes global
Nine international ELAW visitors had the opportunity to tour NextStep Recycling's successful electronic equipment reuse and recycling facility.
Nine international ELAW visitors had the opportunity to tour NextStep Recycling's successful electronic equipment reuse and recycling facility.
Asis Perez to head Philippines Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
ELAW Partner Asis Perez took the oath of office today as new director of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, the agency responsible for the improvement, management and conservation of the Philippines’ fisheries and water resources.
ELAW Partner Asis Perez took the oath of office today as new director of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, the agency responsible for the improvement, management and conservation of the Philippines’ fisheries and water resources. He has vowed to combat destructive fishing methods and the continuous intrusion of commercial fishers into municipal waters all over the country. Asis is the former Executive Director of Tanggol Kalikasan (Defense of Nature) and won the 2010 Clark R. Bavin Wildlife Law Enforcement Award. He has collaborated with ELAW since 1994.
Managing electronic waste: International Attorneys to Visit Eugene’s NextStep Recycling
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Leading environmental attorneys from Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Central and Eastern Europe will tour NextStep Recycling’s model facility in Eugene for managing electronic waste.
As published on NextStep's blog.
ELAW Partner launches GMO Transparency Project
ELAW partner Miguel Fredes, based in Indonesia, has launched a blog for the GMO Transparency Project. Miguel has collaborated with the ELAW network since 1999.
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Stand Up - Speak Up
A writer for the local Belize newspaper, The Reporter, reviewed BELPO's Guide to Public Participation in Belize. The Guide was published in June 2010 with help from ELAW to help citizens effectively participate in decision-making processes that affect their country.
As published in The Reporter newspaper, Belize. Now available online at Point Placencia.
Thursday, 27 January 2011 07:40
Mercury in Macal bay snook “very alarming,” says Candy Gonzalez
There is no public advisory out; however, recently unveiled data on mercury levels in fish of the Macal River has one environmentalist and activist concerned that the community may be eating itself to poor health without knowing it.
News provided by ELAW Partners at the Belize Institute of Environmental Law and Policy (BELPO)
Printed on Monday, May 3, 2010 in the Amandala newspaper, Belize's local print news source.
by Adele Ramos
adelescribe@gmail.com
Thuli in the News
ELAW partner Thuli Makama was awarded a 2010 Goldman Prize. Read media reports from around the world on Thuli's inspiring win.
Arcediano Dam Project Blocked in Mexico
The proposed Arcediano Dam has been an international outrage because of the environmental and human rights impacts. One resident, Mrs. Lara, refused to leave her home. With the help of IDEA attorney Raquel Gutierrez and ELAW Staff Scientist Meche Lu, the residents forced the Mexican Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources to revoke its previous authorization for the project.
December 18, 2009
After six years of struggle, one determined citizen of México has proven that persistence pays off. Mrs. Lupita Lara, together with ELAW partner organization Instituto De Derecho Ambiental (IDEA, A.C.), has relentlessly challenged the notorious Arcediano Dam, which would have caused environmental havoc in the state of Jalisco, México.
CRUDE: The Real Price of Oil
CRUDE: The Real Price of Oil is coming to the Northwest. This award winning documentary features ELAW Partner and Goldman Prize winner Pablo Fajardo, and his community's fight to obtain justice from ChevronTexaco for the devastation of the Ecuadorian Amazon. We recommend that you go see it.
CRUDE: The Real Price of Oil is coming to the Northwest. This award winning documentary features ELAW Partner and Goldman Prize winner Pablo Fajardo, and his community's fight to obtain justice from ChevronTexaco for the devastation of the Ecuadorian Amazon.
