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Goldman Environmental Prize Honors Seven Outstanding Defenders of the Earth

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Monday, April 29, 2024
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The Goldman Environmental Foundation today announced seven recipients of the 2024 Goldman Environmental Prize , the world’s foremost award for grassroots environmental activists.

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  • The Goldman Environmental Foundation today announced seven recipients of the 2024 Goldman Environmental Prize , the world’s foremost award for grassroots environmental activists.
  • Awarded annually to environmental heroes from each of the world’s six inhabited continental regions, the Goldman Environmental Prize honors the achievements and leadership of grassroots environmental activists from around the world, inspiring all of us to take action to protect our planet.
  • The Prize was founded in 1989 in San Francisco by philanthropists and civic leaders Rhoda and Richard Goldman.
  • Many have gone on to positions as government officials, heads of state, NGO leaders, and Nobel Prize laureates.

Power Leaves Corp. Announces Successful Visit by Colombian Vice President to Cohetando Facility

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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TORONTO, May 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – Power Leaves Corp. (“PLC”), a manufacturer of decocainized coca leaf extract, announces a successful visit by the Vice President of Colombia, Francia Marquez, to our Cohetando facility, operated in partnership with the Indigenous Foundation of the Colombian Andes (“NASA”) to present our decocainization process and facilities. 

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  • Vice President Marquez was accompanied by Congressmen, the Vice Minister of Justice, INVIMA officials, and civil and military authorities.
  • Vice President Marquez was named one of the 25 most influential women in the world by the Financial Times and was also the winner of the Goldman Environmental Prize.
  • “We were pleased to welcome Vice President Marquez to the Cohetando facility for a tour and in-depth discussions with our partners, the NASA Indigenous Community,” commented Pat McCutcheon, PLC Co-Founder & CEO.
  • PLC is working with the NASA community to end those supply chain constraints and unlock the power of coca for the masses.

Goldman Environmental Prize Honors Six Outstanding Defenders of the Earth

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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The Goldman Environmental Foundation today announced six recipients of the 2023 Goldman Environmental Prize , the world’s foremost award for grassroots environmental activists.

Key Points: 
  • The Goldman Environmental Foundation today announced six recipients of the 2023 Goldman Environmental Prize , the world’s foremost award for grassroots environmental activists.
  • Awarded annually to environmental heroes from each of the world’s six inhabited continental regions, the Goldman Environmental Prize honors the achievements and leadership of grassroots environmental activists from around the world, inspiring all of us to take action to protect our planet.
  • The Prize was founded in 1989 in San Francisco by philanthropists and civic leaders Rhoda and Richard Goldman.
  • Many have gone on to positions as government officials, heads of state, NGO leaders, and Nobel Prize laureates.

Heliogen Announces Updates to Strengthen Its Board and Drive Implementation of Strategic Plan and Growth Initiatives

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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Heliogen, Inc. (NYSE: HLGN) (the “Company”), a leading provider of AI-enabled concentrating solar energy technology, today announced updates to its Board of Directors (the “Board”) to accelerate the successful implementation of the Company’s strategic plan, pursue growth initiatives and enhance value for shareholders.

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  • Heliogen, Inc. (NYSE: HLGN) (the “Company”), a leading provider of AI-enabled concentrating solar energy technology, today announced updates to its Board of Directors (the “Board”) to accelerate the successful implementation of the Company’s strategic plan, pursue growth initiatives and enhance value for shareholders.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230306005764/en/
    Roger A. Lazarus has been appointed a member of the Board, effective March 2, 2023.
  • Mr. Lazarus, a Chartered Accountant (ICAEW), brings valuable financial and operational expertise across both developed and emerging markets.
  • “I am committed to working closely with our Corporate Strategy Committee as we focus on executing our strategic plan and propelling our growth initiatives forward,” said Christie Obiaya.

RISE St. James Activists From “Cancer Alley” Hold Funeral Procession in D.C, Call On President Biden to Declare a State of Emergency

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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We are dying, struggling to breathe polluted air and without clean water to drink.

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  • We are dying, struggling to breathe polluted air and without clean water to drink.
  • Our gardens are producing inedible vegetables, and our bath water leaves us itching for days, said Sharon Lavigne.
  • As a fellow devout Catholic and grandparent, I am making a personal plea to you, President Biden.
  • Use your power to declare Cancer Alley a State of Emergency, declare a climate emergency, halt the petrochemical build out in the Gulf South and help our children and grandchildren to live long, healthy lives.

Over 50 Goldman Environmental Prize Winners Urge UN Human Rights Council to Reject Vietnam as New Member During Upcoming Session

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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In the last two years, four environmental advocates have been imprisoned in Vietnam on tax-related charges, including 2018 Goldman Prize winner Nguy Thi Khanh , one of the countrys foremost climate experts.

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  • In the last two years, four environmental advocates have been imprisoned in Vietnam on tax-related charges, including 2018 Goldman Prize winner Nguy Thi Khanh , one of the countrys foremost climate experts.
  • Meanwhile, Vietnam continues to receive global praise for its commitment to net zero emissions by 2050 , made last November at the UN Climate Conference (COP 26).
  • Concern is spreading among NGOs throughout Vietnam that their work on social and environmental issues could lead to criminal prosecution and imprisonment.
  • Unfortunately, many Goldman Prize winners have been arrested and jailed in the past by governments around the world.

Goldman Environmental Prize Honors Seven of the Earth’s Foremost Defenders

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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The Goldman Environmental Foundation today announced seven recipients of the 2022 Goldman Environmental Prize , the worlds foremost award for grassroots environmental activists.

Key Points: 
  • The Goldman Environmental Foundation today announced seven recipients of the 2022 Goldman Environmental Prize , the worlds foremost award for grassroots environmental activists.
  • Awarded annually to environmental heroes from each of the worlds six inhabited continental regions, the Goldman Environmental Prize honors the achievements and leadership of grassroots environmental activists from around the world, inspiring all of us to take action to protect our planet.
  • The Prize was founded in 1989 in San Francisco by philanthropists and civic leaders Rhoda and Richard Goldman.
  • The Goldman Environmental Prize was established in 1989 by late San Francisco civic leaders and philanthropists Richard and Rhoda Goldman.

Demonstrate Ranks #20 on San Francisco Business Times' Fastest Growing Private Companies in the Bay Area List

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Friday, October 22, 2021
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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Demonstrate , a leading full-service marketing and communications agency announced it has been ranked #20 on San Francisco Business Times' " 2021 Fastest Growing Private Companies in the Bay Area ."

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Demonstrate , a leading full-service marketing and communications agency announced it has been ranked #20 on San Francisco Business Times' " 2021 Fastest Growing Private Companies in the Bay Area ."
  • "We are honored to be named amongst this stellar group of companies," said Joey Hodges, founder and CEO of Demonstrate.
  • "It has been an unbelievable journey delivering groundbreaking results on behalf of our client partners, and as a result, Demonstrate has had an incredible year.
  • Companies on the list are ranked by percent growth in revenue from 2018 to 2020.

Goldman Environmental Prize Honors Six Environmental Heroes

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Monday, April 29, 2019
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The Goldman Environmental Foundation today announced six recipients of the 2019 Goldman Environmental Prize , the worlds foremost award for grassroots environmental activists.

Key Points: 
  • The Goldman Environmental Foundation today announced six recipients of the 2019 Goldman Environmental Prize , the worlds foremost award for grassroots environmental activists.
  • Awarded annually to environmental heroes from each of the worlds six inhabited continental regions, the Goldman Environmental Prize honors the achievements and leadership of grassroots environmental activists from around the world, inspiring all of us to take action to protect our planet.
  • I am so moved and inspired by these six environmental trailblazers, said Susie Gelman, President of the Goldman Environmental Foundation.
  • The Goldman Environmental Prize was established in 1989 by late San Francisco civic leaders and philanthropists Richard and Rhoda Goldman.