March is Women's History Month, and that means it's time to honor the women who are "driving systemic change in climate action," writes 350.org'sMallika Singhal in the April issue of the group's newsletter.
"From grassroots movements to boardrooms, they are pioneering innovative solutions and amplifying vulnerable voices," she writes, calling on activists to "dedicate this edition of Fossil Free News to our foremothers and female activists."
In her piece, Singhal notes that women are "deeply connected" to communities and environments, and that their "legacy and brave work propels us forward in the fight against climate change."
For example, 350.org organized protests in Uganda, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of Congo against the East African Crude Oil Pipeline, as well as targeted insurance companies in the US, the UK, and Japan.
"In solidarity, our activists in the US, the UK, and Japan also targeted major insurers such as Tokio Marine, AIG, and Probitas 1492, a major insurance company," writes Singhal.
"Probitas 1492, a major insurance company, has now pledged not to insure EACOP and the West Cumbria Coal Mine (another fossil fuel project in the UK)."
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