A Fight for the Right to Live: Sharon Lavigne's story
Who Makes the Impacts? An image of the earth from Rawpixel Ltd that demonstrates what millions are fighting to protect The Goldman Environmental Prize is awarded to seven worthy candidates every year who exceed the expected amount of environmental efforts in order to protect their homes, often while putting themselves at risk in the process. Nominations are submitted from groups and organizations all around the world and the recipients are recognized during Aril on Earth day. The recipients receive benefits including financial support to continue their work, worldwide press, and introductions to political advocates to implement environmental policies. Beyond monetary and political support, the recipients are awarded a sculpture of a rounded snake biting its own tail. This sculpture is said to represent "nature's power of renewal" according to goldmanprize.org . Of all the 2021 winners, one who stood out in particular to me is the North American reci...
