Autumn 2005

Coastal Development or Devastation?

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When development projects destroy coastal ecosystems, the potential for damage from storms and hurricanes increases. E-LAW U.S. works with advocates around the world to protect coastlines from ill-advised projects.

Bulldozing mangroves on Bimini Island, Bahamas, to make way for the Hilton Group`s Bimini Bay Resort and Casino.

Salmon Farms Threaten Southern Chile

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E-LAW U.S. Environmental Research Scientist Meche Lu recently joined E-LAW partners in Chile for workshops to educate fishing communities about the impacts of fish farming and what can be done to protect Chile`s wild fisheries.

Preparing farm-raised salmon for export, Puerto Montt, Chile.

Victories for Clean Air

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E-LAW U.S. has been leading efforts to help public interest lawyers around the world challenge polluters, promote environmentally sound alternatives, and win clean air.

Everyone should be able to breathe clean air, but disadvantaged communities around the world are choking on toxic chemicals and particulates released by waste incinerators and polluting factories. E-LAW U.S. is helping communities challenge polluters, promote environmentally sound alternatives, and win clean air. The E-LAW network helped win the following victories for clean air:

Defending Choco Forests

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With help from E-LAW and ECOLEX, communities in the Choco region of Ecuador are challenging pollution from the palm oil industry.

E-LAW partners with La Chiquita residents

Inside E-LAW U.S.: Welcome Leo, Thanks Interns

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Thanks to E-LAW U.S. summer interns; Welcome Leo Chernaik

Thanks!

Geovanna Izurieta & Thomas Gremillion