Earth Equity News

Agents of Change in New York City. Greenpeace International, September 20, 2009. "Four courageous, inspirational women from around the world are in New York right now to urge President Obama and heads of state from over 100 countries to take action against climate change. These women have either lost their homes, jobs or food supply to flooding, droughts and other disasters. But they are taking action to rebuild their lives and they are now speaking out for their communities -- their family. They are from Mississippi, Uganda, Papua New Guinea and the Cook Islands in the Pacific. In facing incredibly desperate situations -- all of them have developed a strong voice for action climate change... Meet Sharon [Katrina survivor, video, 2:54 min], Constance [from Uganda, 1:42 min], and Ula [from Cook Islands, 1:52 min] who explain why they have come to New York this week as world leaders gather to discuss climate change."