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Spotlight on Washington, DC Ceremony MC Barbara Harrison

16 May 2013 | By Goldman Staff

This week we are spotlighting long-time friend of the Prize, Barbara Harrison. A local NBC news anchor in Washington, DC, Harrison has been the Master of Ceremonies for the DC Goldman Prize ceremony for nine years.

Before moving to Washington, DC in 1981, Harrison worked as a news anchor for KGO-TV in San Francisco. She knew Mr. Richard Goldman for many years.

Highlights from the Capitol Luncheon

14 May 2013 | By Goldman Staff

A luncheon at the Capitol Building honoring the 2013 Goldman Prize recipients was a highlight of the Washington, DC Prize tour. The Prize was once again honored to have as its special guest, long-time friend of the Prize, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi.

2013 Goldman Prize Recipients Meet with CEQ Chair Nancy Sutley

10 May 2013 | By Goldman Staff

While in Washington, DC, the 2013 Goldman Prize recipients met with longtime friend of the Prize, Chair Nancy Sutley of the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) and Deputy Assistant for Energy and Climate Change Heather Zichal.

Goldman Prize Recipients Send Open Letter to President of Gabon

8 May 2013 | By Goldman Staff

Last month, the international community received news that 2009 Goldman Prize recipient, Marc Ona Essangui is facing possible jail time and a fee of nearly $10,000.00 US after recently being convicted of defamation by a Gabonese court.

Highlights from the 2013 Crissy Field Youth Reception

8 May 2013 | By Goldman Staff

During the 2013 Prize tour in San Francisco, the 2013 Goldman Prize recipients were honored with a reception at the Crissy Field Center in Presidio National Park, where they had the opportunity to interact with students from the local youth groups, including Inspiring Young Emerging Leaders (I-YEL).

2013 Goldman Prize Recipients Meet with Senior EPA Officials

3 May 2013 | By Goldman Staff

While in Washington, DC last month, the 2013 Goldman Prize recipients had the opportunity to discuss their work with several senior staff at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including acting EPA Administrator Robert Perciasepe and Senior Advisor to the Administrator for Environmental Justice, Lisa Garcia.

New Study Shows Glyphosate Linked to Cancer and Parkinson’s Disease

30 April 2013 | By Goldman Staff

A new study about the harmful effects of Glyphosate is lending weight to 2012 Goldman Prize recipient Sofia Gatica’s campaign to stop the indiscriminate spraying of toxic agrochemicals in Argentina and around the world.

2013 Goldman Prize Recipients Nohra Padilla and Rossano Ercolini Visit SF Recycling Center

25 April 2013 | By Goldman Staff

During the San Francisco leg of the Prize tour, 2013 recipients Rossano Ercolini and Nohra Padilla had the opportunity to visit Recology’s Pier 96, San Francisco’s state of the art recycling center.

The employee-owned center diverts 30 large shipping containers of recyclable material from landfills six days a week while providing 180 full-time jobs to the city.

2013 Prize: Q&A with Jonathan Deal

23 April 2013 | By Goldman Staff

Jonathan Deal led a successful campaign against fracking in South Africa to protect the Karoo, a semi-desert region treasured for its agriculture, beauty and wildlife.

What is life like in the Karoo?

The 2013 Goldman Prize Tour Continues in Washington, DC

19 April 2013 | By Goldman Staff

Leaving San Francisco on Tuesday morning for Washington, DC, the 2013 Goldman Prize recipients have not slowed down a bit in the days following Monday’s award ceremony.

The Prize recipients had the honor of meeting with several prominent political leaders including President Barack Obama, acting EPA Administrator Robert Perciasepe and Chair Nancy Sutley from the White House Council on Environmental Quality.

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