Shaista Ambar’s initiative is an example to follow—not only for women in India, but for those around the world.
Tag: Ecofeminism
Marching On for Women’s Rights and Climate Justice
I am a veteran of marches—starting with civil rights in 1960s and anti-Vietnam War protests in the ‘70s. But I have never seen anything like last Saturday’s Women’s March on Washington.
Why We March: No Climate Justice Without Gender Justice
It is clear we can’t have climate justice without gender justice. Gender equity is key to everyone’s ability to thrive in the face of climate change.
Where Water Means Life
For some women protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline, protecting the water supply isn’t only about environmental justice—it’s about reproductive justice as well.
The Dakota Access Pipeline Endangers Women and the Environment
The Dakota Access Pipeline endangers the environment—and it threatens the safety of Native American women and girls living in the region.
Combatting Climate Change? That’s “Women’s Work”
To accelerate into the clean energy economy and lessen the impacts of climate disruption on those who feel it most, the norm needs to change.
Women Belong at the Center of the Environmental Justice Movement
When women are included in the climate planning process, not only do they bring in a unique perspective, but are also more likely to take part in solutions. When diverse perspectives are engaged in climate action, stronger solutions are more likely.
Some Bloody Good Feminism for Earth Day
Reusable menstrual pads are making a comeback, and this time they’ve got feminism on their side. Yes, we said reusable. Here’s why we believe that this trend may be the […]
Imagining an Ecofeminist Utopia
The profile below is part of the Ms. Blog’s “Telling Her Story” series for Women’s History Month. Check back throughout March for more profiles of women doing great things in their communities. […]
What Is Eco-Feminism?
Originally published on Everyday Feminism and republished here with their permission. I am writing this on Earth Day. It’s a day that many of us associate with recycling and celebrating […]